A Patient Admitted with an Elevated ST-Segment Myocardial Infarction (MI)

question 38

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction (MI) on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza is complaining of shortness of breath with an oxygen saturation of 88%.Respiratory therapy administers an albuterol treatment that provides no change in the oxygen saturation.What is the next best action by the RN is best?

• A)Obtain a 12-lead ECG.
• B)Notify the health care provider.
• C)Call the patient's wife to have her sit with him to calm him.
• D)Ask the UAP to obtain a blood glucose level.

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