The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Severe COPD

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with severe COPD who is becoming increasingly confused and disoriented. What is the priority action of the nurse?

• A) Obtain an arterial blood gas to check for carbon dioxide retention.
• B) Increase the patient's oxygen until the pulse oximetry is greater than 98%.
• C) Lower the head of the patient's bed and insert a nasal airway.
• D) Administer a mild sedative and reorient the patient as needed.

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