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When caring for an adult receiving oxygen therapy through a high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), which statement reflects correct practice regarding the use of nasal prongs?
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- 1Selecting the largest possible prong size that completely plugs the nostril helps prevent air leakage.
- 2HFNC can deliver only low concentrations of oxygen, generally under 50%.
- 3The nasal prongs should occupy roughly half (about 50%) of each nostril to allow proper flow.✓
- 4Moisture is supplied only at certain intermittent intervals with HFNC systems.
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The nasal prongs should occupy roughly half (about 50%) of each nostril to allow proper flow.
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