The patient was smoking while using oxygen and forgot to remove the cannula.There was a flash fire that caused the patient to sustain second degree burns to his face.The patient notified the healthcare office in the morning, and a nurse was sent out to perform an assessment.The patient was not complaining of shortness of breath or inability to breathe.The nurse provided treatment for the burn, and the patient is using supplemental oxygen at 4 lpm.The patient was educated not to smoke while using oxygen.
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