Question 46 of 130 157114The practical nurse (PN) learns in report that a client has a prescription for continuous humidified oxygen at 4 L/minute via a nasal cannula. Upon entering the client's room, the PN observes that the oxygen flow rate is set at 1 minute, there is no water in the humidifier, and there are reddened areas on the client's ears under the cannula tubing. The client has a respiratory rate of 22 breaths/minute and has dry and cracked mucous membranes. Which action should the PN take first?A Place padding over reddened area. B Instruct client to increase fluid intake.C Add distilled water to the humidifier. D Increase the oxygen flow rate.Copmigi © 7024 Elsevier Inc,, Its licensors, and contributors.