A nurse is preparing to administer oxygen to a client who has heart failure and is having severe difficulty breathing. Which of the following oxygen delivery equipment should the nurse select to provide the highest concentration of oxygen to the client?
Nasal cannula
Simple face mask
Venturi mask
Nonrebreather mask
The Correct Answer is D
A: A nasal cannula provides a low to moderate concentration of oxygen and is not suitable for a client experiencing severe difficulty breathing.
B: A simple face mask provides a higher concentration of oxygen than a nasal cannula but may not deliver a high enough concentration for a client experiencing severe respiratory distress.
C: A Venturi mask can provide a precise and adjustable concentration of oxygen but may not deliver the highest concentration needed in this scenario.
D: A nonrebreather mask can deliver the highest concentration of oxygen (up to 100%) and is the most appropriate choice for a client experiencing severe difficulty breathing.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A: A nasal cannula provides a low to moderate concentration of oxygen and is not suitable for a client experiencing severe difficulty breathing.
B: A simple face mask provides a higher concentration of oxygen than a nasal cannula but may not deliver a high enough concentration for a client experiencing severe respiratory distress.
C: A Venturi mask can provide a precise and adjustable concentration of oxygen but may not deliver the highest concentration needed in this scenario.
D: A nonrebreather mask can deliver the highest concentration of oxygen (up to 100%) and is the most appropriate choice for a client experiencing severe difficulty breathing.
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Explanation
Allergic reaction: The client is at risk of blood transfusion reaction as evidenced by an increase in respiratory rate to 22 and the increase in heart rate from 88 to 100.
Itching: itching is an immediate symptom of type 1 hypersensitivity reaction that are common with blood transfusion.
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