An older resident at a long-term care facility has been placed on oxygen via a partial rebreather mask due to covid-19. While helping the resident prepare for sleep, the nurse notices the mask is no longer fitting properly. Which question should the nurse prioritize?.



Answer :

When a nurse is attending to an older resident and notices that the mask is no longer fitting properly, the nurse should prioritize such questions as "Is your mask causing discomfort?"

What is a partial rebreather mask?

A partial rebreather mask is a clinical device that is used by a health care provider to administer oxygen to a client.

The is device is used in the manager of disorders that affects the respiratory system such as the following:

  • covid-19
  • asthma,
  • cystic fibrosis,
  • emphysema,
  • lung cancer,
  • mesothelioma,
  • pulmonary hypertension, and tuberculosis.

One of the nurses roles in the use of the partial rebreather mask is to ensure that it is correctly place on the patient.

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