The patient who had surgery yesterday reports his chest feels tight. Assessment reveals respiratory rate of 29, inspiratory wheezes, stridor, and an oxygenation saturation of 80%. The nurse would consider this patient to be which priority for transfer to the intensive care unit
1. Priority 1
2. Priority 2
3. Priority 3
4. Priority 4
Answer: 1
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