Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A patient is undergoing oxygen therapy through a nasal cannulaA patient is undergoing oxygen therapy through a nasal cannula. If the patient inquires about the reason for having oxygen tubing in their nose, what explanation about the cannula should the nurse provide?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A nasal cannula delivers the low concentration of oxygen that the patient needs. It is designed to provide a specific amount of oxygen, and the flow rate can be adjusted as needed.