A Client Is Admitted Owing to Difficulty Breathing

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted owing to difficulty breathing.The nurse assesses the client's color,lung sounds,and pulse oximetry reading.The pulse oximetry is 90%.What is the nurse's next action?

• A) Give an intermittent positive-pressure breathing treatment.
• B) Administer a rescue inhaler.
• C) Call for a chest x-ray.
• D) Assess an arterial blood gas.

Describe the importance of patient-centered care and the patient as an expert in their own care.

Apply SBAR communication in nursing to enhance patient safety and care.

Understand leadership roles within the interprofessional team and the importance of collaborative practice.

Recognize the significance of aesthetic, ethical, and personal knowing in nursing.