9. Th e nursing assistant tells a nurse that a patient who is receiving oxygen at a fl ow rate of 6 L/min by nasal cannula is complaining of nasal passage discomfort. What intervention should the nurse suggest to improve the patient ’ s comfort for this problem?

1. Suggest that the patient ’ s oxygen be humidifi ed.

2. Suggest that a simple face mask be used instead of a nasal cannula.

3. Suggest that the patient be provided with an extra pillow.

4. Suggest that the patient sit up in a chair at the bedside.