The patient uses continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) at home and tells the home care nurse that the mask fits too tightly.Which action is most important for the nurse to take?
A) Changing the mask to a simple face mask
B) Teaching the patient the rationale for a tight
C) Enlarging several of the air holes on the mask
D) Loosening the straps of the mask for the patient's comfort
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