When a client is admitted to the ED with respiratory distress and rapid-sequence induction (RSI) is needed to intubate the client, the nurse should first
a. apply nasal oxygen.
b. establish intravenous (IV) access.
c. hyperventilate with 50% oxygen.
d. insert a nasogastric tube.
B
RSI involves (1) establishing venous access, (2) hyperventilating the client with 100% oxygen, and (3) administering an IV general barbiturate or anesthetic medication.
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