Oxygen Teaching 58
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.
Reviewed November 2017
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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