In the Nursing Care Plan you note it is written; “O2 per N/C @3L, Orthopnea pos. as needed”. As a CNA, you know what does this mean?

This nursing care plan means that the customer is receiving oxygen at a constant rate of 3 liters per minute, using a nasal cannula. The CNA can help the customer sit in a Fowler’s (upright) position if the customer has trouble with breathing. The CNA should become familiar with list of approved abbreviations in their facility, for reading care plans and for doing documentation.