The client with lung cancer is scheduled for surgery and is receiving oxygen for hypoxia. The client tells you that the sensation of air hunger is worse. What is your best first action?
A. Notify the physician.
B. Increase the oxygen flow rate.
C. Document the observation as the only action.
D. Attempt to calm the client using guided imagery.
B
Depending on the location of the tumor, dyspnea can increase quickly. The client should be pro-vided with sufficient oxygen to reduce the hypoxia and its associated symptoms.
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