Nursing · Medical Surgical Nursing
A patient suddenly develops severe respiratory difficulty and dyspnea. What is the immediate priority intervention for the nursing officer?
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- 1Elevate the head of the bed to Fowler's position and initiate oxygen therapy.✓
- 2Administer supplemental oxygen in the supine position.
- 3Measure the peripheral capillary oxygen saturation (SpO2) before any movement.
- 4Place the patient in a low semi-Fowler's position without supplemental oxygen.
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Elevate the head of the bed to Fowler's position and initiate oxygen therapy.
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