A Patient Has Suddenly Developed Shortness of Breath and Appears

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient has suddenly developed shortness of breath and appears to be in significant respiratory distress.Which of the following is the best action for the nurse to take?

• A)Count the respirations and put a call in to the physician.
• B)Percuss the thorax bilaterally,noting any differences in percussion tones.
• C)Call for a chest x-ray and wait for the results before beginning an assessment.
• D)Inspect the thorax for any new masses and bleeding associated with respirations.

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