Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient with end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .The patient's pulse oximetry reading is 90% on room air.What is the priority action of the nurse?
A) Administer 4L/NC oxygen immediately.
B) Assist the patient into a recumbent position.
C) Determine the patient's normal pulse oximetry values.
D) Obtain an order for STAT arterial blood gases (ABGs) .
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