A Client with Lung Cancer Is Lying Flat in Bed

question 50

Multiple Choice

A client with lung cancer is lying flat in bed and reports shortness of breath.What action does the nurse take first?

• A) Notify the health care provider.
• B) Elevate the head of the bed.
• C) Assess oxygen saturation.
• D) Have the client take deep breaths.

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