A Patient Admitted with an Elevated ST-Segment Myocardial Infarction on Oxygen

question 46

Multiple Choice

A patient admitted with an elevated ST-segment myocardial infarction on oxygen per nasal cannula for his diagnosed influenza is complaining of shortness of breath with an oxygen saturation of 88%.The albuterol treatment provides no relief.What is the next best action by the RN?

• A)Increase the oxygen concentration and recheck the saturation after 10 minutes.
• B)Obtain a 12-lead ECG.
• C)Notify the health care provider.
• D)Call the patient's wife to have her sit with him to calm him.

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