A client is receiving home oxygen. What teaching points should the nurse provide the client and
the caregiver regarding home oxygen safety?
Oxygen can
... [Show More] cause things to combust easily and burn fast so the client and family must be taught
information regarding home oxygen safety.
Store and use the oxygen equipment as the manufacturer’s recommends.
Use a “no smoking” sign near the front door of the house. One can be placed by on the
door of the patient’s bedroom as well.
Educate the family and patient about the danger of smoking around the oxygen. Anyone
who smokes should smoke outside of the home.
Make sure the electrical equipment is in good condition.
Replace bedding that can cause static electricity such as wool, nylon, and synthetics.
Keep things such as heating oil and nail polish remover away from the patient while
oxygen is being used because these are flammable things.
Have a fire extinguisher available and ready to use.
Have a fire exit or multiple exits established in case a fire occurs.
A nurse is caring for a client with severe nausea and vomiting. What abnormal blood and urine
values should the nurse monitor for that can indicate fluid volume deficit?
Hematocrit
Blood osmolarity (greater than 295)
Urine specific gravity (greater than 1.030)
Blood sodium (dehydration, due to hemoconcentration)
BUN (increased BUN due to hemoconcentration)
Increased protein
Increased electrolytes
The nurse discovers a fire on the unit. After following the proper steps included in RACE, the
nurse begins to extinguish the fire. What is RACE? What are the proper steps for using a fire
extinguisher?
R: Rescue and protect patients by moving them to a location that is safe. Assist patient who need
help and ambulatory patients can walk to a safe place.
A: (Alarm)- activate the alarm system then, report details and location of the fire.
C: contain-confine the fire by closing doors and windows. Turn off any oxygen sources and
electrical devices. Bag valve mask patients who are on life support.
E: use the fire extinguisher and extinguish the fire if possible.
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