The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed humidified oxygen at 6 l/minute. which type of liquid will the nurse gather to set up the humidifier?

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Brisa Vaughn

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1 February, 01:29

The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed humidified oxygen at 6 l/minute. which type of liquid will the nurse gather to set up the humidifier?

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Coy · Answer 1

The liquid needed for oxygen humidifier would be sterile water.

When administering a high dose of oxygen (>6lpm) it is important to use a humidifier so the air that enters the lungs is humid enough so it won't dry the airway. Sterile water is best because there is a chance that bacteria from water will enter the airway. Impurities in water are not harmful to the body but it might damage the machine, so distilled water would be best.