Some strategies for minimizing the risk of fire hazard with O₂ therapy include which of the following?
1) Using the lowest effective FiO₂
2) Properly educating patients and caregivers
3) Avoiding aluminum regulators and other high-risk devices
4) Mixing the oxygen with carbon dioxide.

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Using the lowest effective FiO2 helps minimize the risk of oxygen accumulation, which increases the risk of fire hazard. Properly educating patients and caregivers about the risk of fire and how to handle oxygen equipment can help prevent accidents. Avoiding aluminum regulators and other high-risk devices that may ignite oxygen can also minimize the risk of fire. However, mixing oxygen with carbon dioxide is not a valid strategy as it would reduce the oxygen concentration and compromise therapy effectiveness.

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