Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching for a client who has a new prescription for home oxygen. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Refrain from smoking near the oxygen delivery equipment. Smoking near oxygen can cause a fire due to the highly combustible nature of oxygen. Smoking should be avoided completely when using home oxygen to prevent any potential fire hazards.
A: Incorrect - Using a fire extinguisher is not necessary first step in preventing fires caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
B: Incorrect - Opening windows and doors will not prevent fire caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
C: Incorrect - Using wool blankets on the bed is not relevant to preventing fires caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
A: Incorrect - Using a fire extinguisher is not necessary first step in preventing fires caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
B: Incorrect - Opening windows and doors will not prevent fire caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.
C: Incorrect - Using wool blankets on the bed is not relevant to preventing fires caused by smoking near oxygen equipment.