A patient has been brought to the ED by the paramedics. The patient is suspected of having ARDS. What intervention should the nurse first anticipate?
A) Preparing to assist with intubating the patient
B) Setting up oxygen at 5 L/minute by nasal cannula
C) Performing deep suctioning
D) Setting up a nebulizer to administer corticosteroids
Ans: A
Feedback:
A patient who has ARDS usually requires intubation and mechanical ventilation. Oxygen by nasal cannula would likely be insufficient. Deep suctioning and nebulizers may be indicated, but the priority is to secure the airway.
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