A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction (MI) on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza is complaining of shortness of breath with an oxygen satura-tion of 88%
Respiratory therapy administers an albuterol treatment that provides no change in the oxygen saturation. What is the next best action by the RN is best? a. Obtain a 12-lead ECG.
b. Notify the health care provider.
c. Call the patient's wife to have her sit with him to calm him.
d. Ask the UAP to obtain a blood glucose level.
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A Because this patient was admitted with an MI, evolution of the MI should be ruled out as the source of the shortness of breath.
B This action should be taken after obtaining all the information necessary.
C This does not address the possible underlying problem.
D This does not address the possible underlying problem.
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