Practice Question
A nurse is collecting data on a client who has oxygen toxicity. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Metallic taste in mouth
Rationale:
🟪 Oxygen toxicity occurs when high concentrations of oxygen are delivered over a prolonged period, leading to cellular damage and neurologic symptoms.
🟪 One of the early signs of oxygen toxicity includes a metallic taste in the mouth.
🟪 Other findings may include visual changes, chest pain, and seizures in severe cases.
🟪 Muscle twitching is more commonly associated with electrolyte imbalance, not oxygen toxicity.
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PN Fundamentals of Nursing Exam 2~NS117 Winter-2023(Monroe College)
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- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Fundamentals of Nursing
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