A client with suspected inhalation anthrax is admitted to the emergency department. Which action by the nurse takes the highest priority?
a) Monitor vital signs and oxygen saturation every 15 to 30 minutes.
b) Suction the client as needed to obtain a sputum specimen for culture and sensitivity.
c) Assess intake and output and maintain adequate hydration.
d) Reassure the client that intubation and mechanical ventilation will be temporary.
Answer: a) Monitor vital signs and oxygen saturation every 15 to 30 minutes.
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