A client has been admitted to the acute care unit for an exacerbation of heart failure. Which of the following nursing actions should be performed first?
A. Assessment of respiratory and oxygenation status
B. Monitoring of serum electrolyte levels
C. Administration of intravenous fluids
D. Insertion of a Foley catheter
A
Assessment of respiratory and oxygenation status is the priority nursing intervention for the pre-vention of complications.
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