A child admitted to the hospital with pneumonia has an oximetry reading of 88%. The priority nursing activity for this child would be which of the following?
1. Obtain a blood sample to send to the lab for electrolyte analysis
2. Begin oxygen per nasal cannula at 1 liter
3. Medicate for pain
4. Begin administration of intravenous fluids
2. Begin oxygen per nasal cannula at 1 liter
Rationale:
The pulse oximetry reading should be 92 or greater. Oxygen by nasal cannula at 1 liter should be started initially. Medicating for pain, administering IV fluids, and sending lab specimens can be done once the child's oxygenation status has been addressed.
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