[Verified Answer]: ho practical nurse (PN) learns in report…

ho practical nurse (PN) learns in report that a client has a prescription for continuous humidified oxygen at 4 L/minute via a asal cannula. Upon entering the cient’s room, the PN observes that the oxygen flow rate is set at 1 L/minute, there is no water i the humidifier, and there are reddened areas on the client’s ears under the cannula tubing. The client has a respiratory rate o 2 breaths/minuto and has dry and cracked mucous membranes. Which action should the PN take first? A Placo padding over reddened area. B Instruct client to increase fluid intako. C Add distiled water to the humidifier. D Increase the oxygen fow rate.