A patient develops respiratory distress after having a left total hip replacement. The patient develops labored breathing and a pulse oximetry reading is 83% on 2L oxygen via nasal cannula. Which intervention is appropriate for the nurse to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
a. Assess change in patients respiratory status
b. Order necessary medications to be administered
c. Intubate the patient for maintenance of airway and assisted breathing
d. Check the patients vital signs
Answer: d. Check the patients vital signs
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