The client with a chronic obstructive respiratory disease is receiving oxygen via a nasal cannula.Which of the following interventions does the nurse plan to include in the client's care?
A) Assess nares for skin breakdown every 6 hours.
B) Check patency of the cannula every 2 hours.
C) Inspect the mouth every 6 hours.
D) Check oxygen flow every 24 hours.

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The nurse caring for the client with a nasal cannula should plan to assess the client's nares and superior surface of both ears for skin breakdown every 6 hours.The nurse should check patency of the cannula every 8 hours.The nurse does not need to check the client's mouth in relation to the client's use of a nasal cannula.The nurse should continue providing oral hygiene and may assess the mouth (i.e. ,tongue)for cyanosis,along with other assessment measures.Oxygen flow should be checked every 8 hours,not every 24 hours.

The Client with a Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Disease Is Receiving