A 49-year-old male patient has been experiencing flu-like symptoms, including fever and chest congestion, for the past 4 days. He visited the emergency department (ED) last night due to increased difficulty in breathing. He has a history of smoking half a pack of cigarettes daily for 20 years, but no significant medical or surgical history. If the healthcare provider orders the patient to be put on oxygen, which items should the nurse collect from the supply room? (Select all that apply)

Choice A rationale Lamb’s wool is typically used for padding to prevent pressure sores and does not directly relate to the administration of oxygen therapy. Therefore, it is not necessary when a patient is put on oxygen. Choice B rationale Sterile water is used in oxygen therapy to provide humidification, which prevents the drying and irritation of the respiratory mucosa. Therefore, it is necessary when a patient is put on oxygen. Choice C rationale Tape can be used to secure the oxygen delivery device, such as a nasal cannula, to the patient’s face. Therefore, it is necessary when a patient is put on oxygen. Choice D rationale A suction canister is used to collect respiratory secretions during suctioning procedures, which may be necessary for patients with excessive secretions or difficulty clearing secretions. Therefore, it is necessary when a patient is put on oxygen. Choice E rationale A humidifier bottle is used in oxygen therapy to provide humidification, which prevents the drying and irritation of the respiratory mucosa. Therefore, it is necessary when a patient is put on oxygen. Choice F rationale A nasal cannula is a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen to a patient who needs oxygen therapy. Therefore, it is necessary when a patient is put on oxygen. Choice G rationale A flowmeter is used in oxygen therapy to control the rate of oxygen flow to the patient. Therefore, it is necessary when a patient is put on oxygen.