When a client or resident is receiving oxygen therapy, it is a responsibility of the nursing assistant to:

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The nursing assistant is responsible for checking the flow meter frequently when caring for a person who is receiving oxygen therapy to make sure that the flow rate is set properly. The setting on the flow meter may get changed accidentally. Checking frequently to make sure that the ordered flow rate matches the flow rate on the person's medical chart helps to keep the client or resident safe. Receiving too much oxygen can be as harmful to the client or resident as receiving too little oxygen. The other options are not within the scope of practice for a nursing assistant.

When a Client or Resident Is Receiving Oxygen Therapy, It