A Patient with Respiratory Failure Has a Respiratory Rate of 8

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient with respiratory failure has a respiratory rate of 8 and an SpO₂ of 89%. The patient is increasingly lethargic. The nurse will anticipate assisting with

• A) administration of 100% oxygen by non-rebreather mask.
• B) endotracheal intubation and positive pressure ventilation.
• C) insertion of a mini-tracheostomy with frequent suctioning.
• D) initiation of bilevel positive pressure ventilation (BiPAP).

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