Question

a home health nurse is providing teaching to a client who has just started receiving oxygen therapy via mask. the nurse should include which of the following instructions? clean the mask with soapy water once every other day. reposition the elastic band frequently. apply petroleum jelly around and inside the nares. make sure there is adequate condensation in the tubing.

Explanation:

• Cleaning the mask every other day is not frequent enough; daily cleaning is better for hygiene.
• Repositioning the elastic band frequently helps prevent skin breakdown from pressure.
• Applying petroleum - jelly inside the nares can cause aspiration risks.
• Adequate condensation in the tubing is not an instruction to give as it may indicate problems like kinking or incorrect setup.

Answer:

"Reposition the elastic band frequently."