A Nurse Uses a Nasal Cannula to Deliver Oxygen to a Client

Multiple Choice

A nurse uses a nasal cannula to deliver oxygen to a client who is extremely hypoxic and has been diagnosed with chronic lung disease. What is the most important thing to remember when using a nasal cannula?

A) It can cause the nasal mucosa to dry in case of high flow.
B) It can cause anxiety in clients who are claustrophobic.
C) It can create a risk of suffocation.
D) It can result in an inconsistent amount of oxygen.