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When caring for a client receiving oxygen therapy, the nurse identifies condensation in the oxygen tubing. What action should the nurse take?
Increasing the oxygen flow rate does not address the issue of condensation and may lead to unnecessary oxygen supplementation.
Condensation in the oxygen tubing can impede the flow of oxygen and reduce the effectiveness of oxygen therapy. The nurse should disconnect the tubing and drain the condensation before reconnecting and continuing oxygen therapy.
Replacing the oxygen tubing with a new one immediately may not be necessary if the condensation can be resolved by draining it.
Placing a heat-moisture exchanger (HME) on the oxygen tubing is not necessary for managing condensation but can be used to provide humidification for clients receiving high-flow oxygen therapy.
Answer: b. Disconnect the tubing and drain the condensation.
Explanation: Condensation in the oxygen tubing can impede the flow of oxygen and reduce the effectiveness of oxygen therapy. The nurse should disconnect the tubing and drain the condensation before reconnecting and continuing oxygen therapy.
Incorrect choices: a. Increasing the oxygen flow rate does not address the issue of condensation and may lead to unnecessary oxygen supplementation.
c. Replacing the oxygen tubing with a new one immediately may not be necessary if the condensation can be resolved by draining it.
d. Placing a heat-moisture exchanger (HME) on the oxygen tubing is not necessary for managing condensation but can be used to provide humidification for clients receiving high-flow oxygen therapy.