Which action should be performed after washing hands and before starting nasal oxygen therapy?

Which action should be performed after washing hands and before starting nasal oxygen therapy?

• A. Verify MAR with order, check allergies
• B. Assemble equipment
• C. Set up O2
• D. Post no smoking sign

Answer: (A)

Verifying the order and checking allergies is the essential next move after hand hygiene. This step confirms you’re about to deliver exactly what was prescribed for this patient and helps prevent adverse reactions by catching any allergies or incompatibilities before you start. Once the correct order is confirmed, you can proceed to gather and set up the equipment. Posting a no-smoking sign is a general safety precaution, but it doesn’t ensure the therapy itself is appropriate or safe for this patient at this moment.

Verifying the order and checking allergies is the essential next move after hand hygiene. This step confirms you’re about to deliver exactly what was prescribed for this patient and helps prevent adverse reactions by catching any allergies or incompatibilities before you start. Once the correct order is confirmed, you can proceed to gather and set up the equipment. Posting a no-smoking sign is a general safety precaution, but it doesn’t ensure the therapy itself is appropriate or safe for this patient at this moment.