A patient receiving nasal oxygen at 3 L/min complains of nasal dryness and irritation. Which of the following actions would be appropriate?

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Adding a humidifier to the delivery system will add moisture to the oxygen, which can alleviate nasal dryness and irritation. Decreasing the flow rate or increasing it can affect the patient's oxygenation and is not necessary unless there are other indications for doing so. Switching to a simple mask may not be necessary if the patient tolerates nasal oxygen and prefers it over a mask.

A Patient Receiving Nasal Oxygen at 3 L/min Complains of Nasal