A Client Admitted to the Inpatient Medical-Surgical Unit Has Suffered

question 31

Multiple Choice

A client admitted to the inpatient medical-surgical unit has suffered sudden respiratory failure. The client's condition is getting worse; the client is cyanotic (turning blue) with periods of labored breathing. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A)Study the discharge plan.
• B)Check the progress notes for vital signs.
• C)Examine the history and physical examination.
• D)Look for an advance directive.

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