Multiple Choice
A patient was admitted following an aspiration event on the medical-surgical floor.The patient is receiving 40% oxygen via a simple facemask.The patient has become increasingly agitated and confused.The patient's oxygen saturation has dropped from 92% to 84%.The nurse notifies the practitioner about the change in the patient's condition.What interventions should the nurse anticipate?
A) Intubation and mechanical ventilation
B) Change in antibiotics orders
C) Suction and reposition the patient
D) Orders for a sedative
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