Data Collection Findings for a Patient Include Shortness of Breath

question 17

Multiple Choice

Data collection findings for a patient include shortness of breath with crackles in the lung bases,jugular vein distention,daily weight increased by 3 pounds from yesterday,report of chest pain,blood pressure 86/40 mm Hg,pulse 132 beats/minute,and respirations 30/minute.Which order should the nurse question?

• A) Electrocardiogram (ECG) STAT
• B) 500 mL 0.9% NS over 30 minutes
• C) Oxygen 2 L/min via nasal cannula
• D) Arterial blood gases (ABGs) STAT and repeat in 1 hour

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