Oxygen therapy

Oxygen therapy ( 22 Questions)

A nurse is planning care for a patient who has a tracheostomy and requires oxygen therapy via tracheostomy collar. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan of care?


Correct Answer: D

Choice A rationale:

Monitoring the patient's respiratory rate, depth, rhythm, and effort is crucial for assessing the effectiveness of oxygen therapy and ensuring proper oxygenation through the tracheostomy collar.

Choice B rationale:

Educating the patient on how to use and care for the tracheostomy collar is essential to ensure the patient's safety and compliance with the therapy.

Choice C rationale:

Implementing safety measures to prevent fire hazards from the oxygen source is crucial, especially when oxygen is delivered via tracheostomy collar, which may have increased oxygen flow rates.

Choice D rationale:

This is the correct choice. All the provided interventions (monitoring respiratory parameters, patient education, and safety measures) are essential components of the plan of care for a patient with a tracheostomy who requires oxygen therapy.




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