Instructed patient about the importance of injecting insulin not exactly in the same place each time, but move around in the same area so the insulin reaches the blood with the same speed with each shot.
Instructed patient to avoid the use of electrical equipment, such as, electric beds, heating pads or electric razors.
Instructed to never change prescribed flow rate, unless ordered by MD. Instructed not to allow anybody to smoke while oxygen is in use.
Instructed in signs and symptoms of lack of oxigen (hypoxemia) such as fast heartrate, rise in pulse and blood pressure, shortness of breath, headache, restlessness and anxiousness, confusion, lethargy, agitation, drop in heartrate and blood pressure as condition progressess, cyansis and others.
Instructed in S/E of oxygen therapy such as respiratory depression, collapse lung, irritation of airway mucosa, oxygen toxicity, local skin irritation.
Instructed in state safety tips necessary for oxygen therapy: Place no-smoking signs to warn the dangers of smoking. Keep oxygen away from open flames, heat, gas sloves, hot pipes, radiators, etc. Equip home with a fire extinguisher and a smoke alarm. Avoid use of electrical equipment such as electric beds, heating pads or electric razors. Avoid using flammable products such as body lotion, face creams, rubbing, alcohol, etc. Avoid using aerosol sprays.
Instructed in that "oxygen therapy" is the administration of oxygen at a higher concentration than what is found in the environment. It can be given via cannula, mask catheter, etc. Oxygen must be ordered by a MD and administered exactly as prescribed.