A pt is admitted to the hospital with cough, purulent sputum production, temperature of 37.9 C (100.3 F), and reports of shortness of breath. Which intervention does the nurse provide first?
a. Set up oxygen equipment and administer oxygen
b. Instruct the patient about the importance of keeping the oxygen delivery device on.
c. Monitor the effectiveness of oxygen therapy (pulse oximetry, ABG's) as appropriate
d. Monitor the patient's anxiety related to the need for oxygen delivery
Answer: a. Set up oxygen equipment and administer oxygen
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