A cyanotic client with an unknown diagnosis is admitted to the emergency department. In relation to oxygen, the first nursing action would be to:
A)
not administer oxygen unless ordered by the physician.
B)
administer oxygen at a flow of 6 L/min and check O2 sats.
C)
wait until the client's STAT lab work is completed.
D)
administer oxygen at a flow of 2 L/min.
D
Explanation:
A)
Oxygenation is a priority for the cyanotic client; oxygen delivered at 2 L/min is a safe amount to give until labs are obtained.
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B)
Oxygenation is a priority for the cyanotic client; oxygen delivered at 2 L/min is a safe amount to give until labs are obtained.
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C)
Oxygenation is a priority for the cyanotic client; oxygen delivered at 2 L/min is a safe amount to give until labs are obtained.
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D)
Oxygenation is a priority for the cyanotic client; oxygen delivered at 2 L/min is a safe amount to give until labs are obtained.
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