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A resident wears a nasal cannula all day. What skin check should you do?
- A.Check behind the ears and around the nose for redness or breakdown
- B.Check only the soles of the feet for pressure areas
- C.Check the elbows once a week for any dry patches
- D.No checks are needed because the tubing is very soft
Correct answer
A. Check behind the ears and around the nose for redness or breakdown
Why
Cannula tubing rubs behind the ears and at the nose, so those areas are checked often and padded or reported if red. Soft tubing still causes pressure breakdown over time.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Safety: Oxygen Safety · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-167).