Which intervention promotes comfort for a client receiving oxygen by nasal cannula?

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B. provide frequent oral care and use water-based moisturizer as appropriate — Frequent oral care and water-based moisturizers can improve comfort. Petroleum products are avoided with oxygen.

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A. turn off the humidifier when the nose feels dry

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C. apply petroleum jelly inside the nostrils

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D. remove the cannula for long periods during sleep