A client with dyspnea is becoming very anxious. An arterial blood gas (ABG) shows a PaO2 of 93 mm Hg. How does the nurse best intervene?
a. Increase the oxygen.
b. Administer an antianxiety medication.
c. Administer a bronchodilator.
d. Assist with relaxation techniques.
D
The nurse should assess the client's oxygenation; however, this client's arterial blood gas docu-ments that the client's hypoxia has resolved. At this time it is not necessary to increase the oxy-gen or administer a bronchodilator; both of these interventions would be appropriate if the client were hypoxic. The client with respiratory problems should not take an antianxiety medication as a first-line intervention, because this may decrease the respiratory rate and/or alertness. The best intervention at this time is to assist with relaxation techniques.
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