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The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) receiving long-term oxygen therapy at home. What should the nurse include in the client's teaching regarding oxygen safety?
Ensuring a fire extinguisher is readily available is a good general safety practice but may not directly address the specific risk associated with oxygen therapy.
Keeping the oxygen tubing loose may increase the risk of tangling and accidental disconnection. The tubing should be appropriately secured and free from obstructions.
Oxygen supports combustion, and using electric heating devices in the presence of oxygen therapy can pose a significant fire hazard. It is important to educate clients with long-term oxygen therapy about the importance of avoiding open flames and electric heating devices to ensure their safety.
Using an oxygen concentrator for outdoor activities may not be necessary for all clients and should be based on individual needs and healthcare provider recommendations.
Answer: c. "Avoid using electric heating devices in your home."
Explanation: Oxygen supports combustion, and using electric heating devices in the presence of oxygen therapy can pose a significant fire hazard. It is important to educate clients with long-term oxygen therapy about the importance of avoiding open flames and electric heating devices to ensure their safety.
Incorrect choices: a. Ensuring a fire extinguisher is readily available is a good general safety practice but may not directly address the specific risk associated with oxygen therapy.
b. Keeping the oxygen tubing loose may increase the risk of tangling and accidental disconnection. The tubing should be appropriately secured and free from obstructions.
d. Using an oxygen concentrator for outdoor activities may not be necessary for all clients and should be based on individual needs and healthcare provider recommendations.