The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary

The nurse is admitting a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) .During the initial head-to-toe assessment the patient's pulse oximetry reading is 89% on room air.What is the nurse's first priority?

A) Administer oxygen immediately @ 4L/NC.
B) Call the primary health care provider for an order for oxygen.
C) Assist the patient into a recumbent position.
D) Determine the patient's normal pulse oximetry reading.

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