A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with a Respiratory

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department with a respiratory rate of 32 breaths/minute and a heart rate of 90 beats/minute. While the injuries are minor, the patient is inconsolable and hysterical. The provider will order what initial management intervention?

• A) Administration of a gas mixture of 5% carbon dioxide (CO₂)
• B) Providing 100% oxygen via nasal cannula
• C) Giving sodium bicarbonate IV
• D) Providing sedatives to calm the patient

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