A child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. The child's oximetry reading is 88% upon admission to the pediatric floor. The priority nursing activity for this child would be to:
1. Begin administration of intravenous fluids.
2. Obtain a blood sample to send to the lab for electrolyte analysis.
3. Begin oxygen per nasal cannula at 1 liter.
4. Medicate for pain.
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Rationale 1: Medicating for pain, administering IV fluids, and sending lab specimens can be done once the child's oxygenation status has been addressed.
Rationale 2: Medicating for pain, administering IV fluids, and sending lab specimens can be done once the child's oxygenation status has been addressed.
Rationale 3: Pulse oximetry reading should be 92 or greater. Oxygen by nasal cannula at 1 liter should be started initially.
Rationale 4: Medicating for pain, administering IV fluids, and sending lab specimens can be done once the child's oxygenation status has been addressed.
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