Question # 29

A patient with acute decompensated heart failure and pulmonary edema is ordered non-invasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV). The nurse’s priority actions include:

Options:

A.

Ensuring proper mask fit, continuous pulse-oximetry and cardiac monitoring, and readiness to escalate to intubation if the patient deteriorates

B.

Applying the mask loosely and leaving the patient unattended

C.

Restricting oxygen to 2 L/min by nasal cannula only

D.

Encouraging the patient to remove the mask frequently to talk

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