Discuss the Risks of supplying oxygen to patients in their home who smoke.. Consider the statement that you have chosen and discuss possible ethical issues using current literature to support your discussion.
Consider the statement below:
Home supply oxygen may be provided to patients with chronic respiratory diseases. However there is evidence that some patients who receive home supplied oxygen may continue to smoke resulting in a dangerous fire hazard as well as potentially negating the beneficial effects of the supplemental oxygen. Knowing the associated risks should the Registered Nurse encourage the supply of home supplied oxygen to patients with chronic respiratory diseases who are known to continue to smoke?
Reflective Written Assignment:
Students must consider the statement above and address the following points in their essay:
1. Consider the statement that you have chosen and discuss possible ethical issues using current literature to support your discussion.
2. Reflect on how this statement may impact on your professional nursing practice.
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