Collaborative Care in the Community Setting
Collaborative Care in the Community Setting ( 4 Questions)
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and uses supplemental oxygen at home. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
This is an incorrect option, as the oxygen flow rate should be prescribed by the health care provider based on the client's condition and oxygen saturation level. The nurse should instruct the client to follow the prescribed oxygen flow rate and not adjust it without consulting the health care provider.
This is an incorrect option, as the use of a humidifier with oxygen therapy depends on the type of oxygen delivery device and the client's comfort level. The nurse should instruct the client to follow the manufacturer's instructions for using a humidifier with their oxygen device, and monitor for signs of dryness or irritation in their nose or mouth.
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid smoking or being near open flames while using oxygen, as this can pose a serious fire hazard and risk of injury. The nurse should also advise the client to keep a fire extinguisher nearby and post "no smoking" signs in their home.
This is an incorrect option, as the frequency of checking the oxygen saturation level depends on the client's stability and response to oxygen therapy. The nurse should instruct the client to check their oxygen saturation level as directed by the health care provider, and report any changes or concerns.
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid smoking or being near open flames while using oxygen, as this can pose a serious fire hazard and risk of injury. The nurse should also advise the client to keep a fire extinguisher nearby and post "no smoking" signs in their home.
Incorrect options:
A) "You should keep your oxygen flow rate between 2 to 4 L/min." - This is an incorrect option, as the oxygen flow rate should be prescribed by the health care provider based on the client's condition and oxygen saturation level. The nurse should instruct the client to follow the prescribed oxygen flow rate and not adjust it without consulting the health care provider.
B) "You should use a humidifier with your oxygen therapy." - This is an incorrect option, as the use of a humidifier with oxygen therapy depends on the type of oxygen delivery device and the client's comfort level. The nurse should instruct the client to follow the manufacturer's instructions for using a humidifier with their oxygen device, and monitor for signs of dryness or irritation in their nose or mouth.
D) "You should check your oxygen saturation level every 4 hours." - This is an incorrect option, as the frequency of checking the oxygen saturation level depends on the client's stability and response to oxygen therapy. The nurse should instruct the client to check their oxygen saturation level as directed by the health care provider, and report any changes or concerns.