A Nurse Cares for an Older Adult Client Who Has

question 28

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for an older adult client who has Salmonella food poisoning.The client's vital signs are heart rate: 102 beats/min,blood pressure: 98/55 mm Hg,respiratory rate: 22 breaths/min,and oxygen saturation: 92%.Which action should the nurse complete first?

• A) Apply oxygen via nasal cannula.
• B) Administer intravenous fluids.
• C) Provide perineal care with a premedicated wipe.
• D) Teach proper food preparation to prevent contamination.

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