A Client Admitted to the Inpatient Medical-Surgical Unit Has Suffered

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client admitted to the inpatient medical-surgical unit has suffered sudden respiratory failure.The client's condition is getting worse; he is cyanotic (turning blue) with periods of labored breathing.What action should the nurse take first?

• A) Study the discharge plan.
• B) Check the graphic data for vital signs.
• C) Examine the history and physical examination.
• D) Look for an advance directive.

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