An 80-Year-Old Male Patient Has Been Admitted to the Acute

An 80-year-old male patient has been admitted to the acute care facility with the diagnosis of pneumonia.He is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula at 2 L/min.The nurse assesses respirations at 24/min,PaO₂ level 88 mm Hg,and pink skin tone.What action should the nurse implement?

A) Notify thehealth care provider.
B) Increase oxygen to 4 L/min.
C) Record PaO₂ level.
D) Administer nebulizer treatment.

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