Complications and Interventions
Complications and Interventions ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy via a Venturi mask. What is an important nursing intervention for this client?
Monitoring the client's oxygen saturation continuously may not be necessary for all clients receiving oxygen therapy via a Venturi mask. The frequency of oxygen saturation monitoring should be based on the client's condition and healthcare provider's orders.
The nurse should adjust the oxygen flow rate on the Venturi mask according to the prescribed percentage of inspired oxygen (FiO2). The specific flow rate and FiO2 will be specified in the healthcare provider's orders.
Assessing the client's lung sounds every shift is a general nursing assessment and may not be directly related to the use of a Venturi mask.
Placing the mask loosely over the client's face may compromise the delivery of the precise FiO2 and should be avoided. The mask should be properly secured to ensure accurate oxygen administration.
Answer: b. Adjusting the oxygen flow rate as prescribed.
Explanation: The nurse should adjust the oxygen flow rate on the Venturi mask according to the prescribed percentage of inspired oxygen (FiO2). The specific flow rate and FiO2 will be specified in the healthcare provider's orders.
Incorrect choices: a. Monitoring the client's oxygen saturation continuously may not be necessary for all clients receiving oxygen therapy via a Venturi mask. The frequency of oxygen saturation monitoring should be based on the client's condition and healthcare provider's orders.
c. Assessing the client's lung sounds every shift is a general nursing assessment and may not be directly related to the use of a Venturi mask.
d. Placing the mask loosely over the client's face may compromise the delivery of the precise FiO2 and should be avoided. The mask should be properly secured to ensure accurate oxygen administration.