Asked by Rafik Tewfik on May 14, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient who needs oxygen via a nasal cannula. Which task can the nurse delegate to the nursing assistive personnel?
A) Applying the nasal cannula
B) Adjusting the oxygen flow
C) Assessing lung sounds
D) Setting up the oxygen
Nasal Cannula
A device consisting of a lightweight tube with two prongs that are placed in the nostrils to deliver supplemental oxygen.
Nursing Assistive Personnel
includes individuals who support nursing staff in providing patient care, such as nursing aides, orderlies, and assistants.
Lung Sounds
Refers to the noises produced by the structures of the lungs during breathing, detected with a stethoscope.
- Identify the correct oxygen supply devices for patients presenting with diverse severities of respiratory failure.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct oxygen supply devices for patients presenting with diverse severities of respiratory failure.
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