A Client in the Emergency Department Reports Difficulty Breathing

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client in the emergency department reports difficulty breathing.The nurse assesses the client's appearance as depicted below:

What action by the nurse is the priority?

• A) Assess blood pressure and pulse.
• B) Attach the client to a pulse oximeter.
• C) Have the client rate his or her pain.
• D) Start high-dose steroid therapy.

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