NUR 109 Respiratory WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023 A patient demonstrates labored, shallow respirations and a respiratory rate of 32/min with a pulse oximetry reading of 85%. What is the priority nursing intervention? a. Provide the patient

NUR 109 Respiratory WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS 2023 A patie nt demonstrates labored, shallow respirations and a respiratory rate of 32/min with a pulse oximetry reading of 85%. What is the priority nursing intervention? a. Provide the patient with a breathing treatment b. Obtain an order for a stat arterial blood gases (ABG) c. Encourage coughing and deep breathing exercises. d. Start oxygen via nasal cannula at 2L/min - CORRECT ANSW-d. Start oxygen via nasal cannula at 2L/min While assessing a client who has facial trauma, the nurse notes clear fluid from the nasal passages. Which action would be a priority for the nurse? a. Test present drainage for glucose b. Ask the patient if they have had a recent cold c. Ask patient to produce a sputum specimen for collection d. Provide the patient with a tissue to remove the mucous from their nose. - CORRECT ANSW-a. Test present drainage for glucose A patient's pulse oximetry reading is 89%. What is the nurse's first action? a. Assess the patient for respiratory distress and recheck the oximeter reading. b. Apply oxygen c. Assess the patient for cyanosis d. Place the patient in High-Fowler's position - CORRECT ANSW-a. Assess the patient for respiratory distress and recheck the oximeter reading.