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Clinical Requirement:

OxygenationAssignment-PatientEducationHandout.docx 🫁 Oxygenation Assignment #10 – Patient Education Handout Objective: Create a patient education handout on oxygen safety that teaches patients how to use and care for their oxygen safely at home or in a healthcare setting. 📝 Instructions Design a pamphlet, flyer, or handout that includes the key teaching points listed below. You will use this pamphlet as part of your patient education during the oxygen administration skill. 🔑 Key Teaching Points to Include 1. Tubing Safety · Keep oxygen tubing out of walkways to prevent tripping hazards. · Check tubing regularly for kinks or cracks. 2. Fire Safety · No smoking near oxygen! · Keep oxygen away from candles, open flames, or heat sources (like gas stoves). · Post “Oxygen in Use – No Smoking” signs in visible areas. 3. Skin Care · Assess skin behind the ears and on the cheeks daily for redness or irritation. · Use padding or protective covers on tubing if needed. 4. Flow Rate · Do not adjust the flow meter rate unless instructed by a healthcare provider. · Always check that the flow rate is set correctly before use. 🎨 Creativity Component · Be creative and visual! · Add pictures, symbols, or diagrams to make your teaching clear and engaging. · Use color, bold titles, and simple language that your patient can easily understand. 📅 Submission · Submit your handout by the assigned due date. · Be prepared to use it during your oxygen administration skill check-off for the patient education portion.