The first priority nursing intervention for an impending fat embolism is to administer
a. oxygen in a respiratory emergency.
b. intravenous fluids in hypovolemic emergency.
c. Lasix IV for fluid overload.
d. blood therapy in a cardiac emergency.
A
Airway is always the first priority. If hypoxia is present, the physician will order the administration of oxygen. It is important for the nurse to check the liter flow of oxygen and educate patients and their families as to safety precautions necessary when oxygen is administered.
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