Question

A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with the guardian of a school-age child who has a new prescription for home oxygen therapy. Which of the following statements by the guardian indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A. I will make sure my child wears the oxygen nasal cannula at all times, except when eating or bathing.
B. I will disconnect the oxygen tubing from the concentrator when my child is not using it.
C. I will keep the oxygen concentrator in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources.
D. I will call the doctor if my child's oxygen saturation levels drop below 90%.

Answer 1

The statement that indicates an understanding of the discharge teaching for home oxygen therapy is that the guardian will keep the oxygen concentrator in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct statement by the guardian that indicates an understanding of the discharge teaching for home oxygen therapy is: C. I will keep the oxygen concentrator in a cool, dry place, away from heat sources. This shows knowledge of proper safety and maintenance procedures for the oxygen equipment. Statement A is incorrect because the child may need to wear oxygen continuously depending on the prescription. Statement B is incorrect because disconnecting the tubing can lead to a risk of contamination or loss of oxygen flow when it's needed. Statement D indicates a need for medical intervention, but without prior teaching, it does not show an understanding of the daily maintenance or use of home oxygen therapy.