Which assessment technique should the nurse perform first in a client who has angioedema of the lower face?
A. Pulse oximetry
B. Airway adequacy
C. Auscultation of breath sounds
D. Symmetry of respiratory movements
B
Angioedema of the lower face includes the mouth and can rapidly lead to laryngeal edema. Edema in either place can obstruct the airway. Although checking pulse oximetry is important in determining the adequacy of ventilation and oxygenation, assess the airway first to determine patency.
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