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

question 40

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%.Which action by the RN is best?

• A)Increase the oxygen concentration.
• B)Ask respiratory therapy to administer an albuterol treatment.
• C)Notify the health care provider.
• D)Determine if anxiety could be causing the shortness of breath.

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