A Client Arrives in the Emergency Room Stating Inability to Sleep,tightness

question 33

Multiple Choice

A client arrives in the emergency room stating inability to sleep,tightness in the chest,and difficulty breathing.Upon assessment,the nurse notes expiratory wheezes and dyspnea.Which action should the nurse take?

• A)Administer oxygen via a Venturi mask,and initiate pulse oximetry monitoring until a health care provider is available to evaluate the client.
• B)Allow the client to rest in the waiting area because the condition does not require immediate attention.
• C)Find a health care provider who can immediately evaluate the client because symptoms indicate a severe asthma attack.
• D)Notify a health care provider stat because the client requires immediate treatment for myocardial infarction and transfer to the cardiac care unit.

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