The nurse is caring for a patient who has developed obvious signs of pulmonary edema. What is the priority nursing action?
A) Lay the patient flat.
B) Notify the family of the patient's critical state.
C) Stay with the patient.
D) Update the physician.
Ans: C
Feedback:
Because the patient has an unstable condition, the nurse must remain with the patient. The physician must be updated promptly, but the patient should not be left alone in order for this to happen. Supine positioning is unlikely to relieve dyspnea. The family should be informed, but this is not the priority action.
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