A client is receiving oxygen via Venturi mask at 40%.On assessment the nurse finds the client cyanotic with labored respirations.Which action does the nurse perform first?

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The Venturi mask works by drawing in a specific amount of air to mix with the oxygen through holes in an adaptor fitted at the bottom of the mask.Holes of different sizes allow different amounts of room air to be entrained,changing the amount of oxygen delivered.Bedding (or clothing)wrapped around those holes would effectively change the FiO₂.The nurse should ensure that the holes remain unobstructed.Other options are appropriate but are not the first choice,because this simple step may be what solves the problem.

A Client Is Receiving Oxygen Via Venturi Mask at 40