After obtaining an oxygen saturation level of 94% for a client with pneumonia who is receiving oxygen per nasal cannula at 3 L/minute, the nurse observes a red macular rash developing on the client’s right cheek. Which intervention should the nurse implement? A Apply lubricant to the cannula tubing. B Place padding around the cannula tubing. C Decrease the flow rate to 1 L/minute. • D Discontinue the use of the nasal cannula.
[Answered]: After obtaining an oxygen saturation level of 94%…
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