Question # 60

A client with pneumonia has a respiratory rate of 32/min and oxygen saturation of 84% on room air. What is the nurse’s priority action?

Options:

A.

Administer oxygen via nasal cannula

B.

Notify the healthcare provider

C.

Encourage fluid intake

D.

Reassess oxygen saturation in 1 hour

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