The nurse enters the room of a patient who is acutely short of breath. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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Encouraging the use of pursed-lip breathing is a direct intervention that can help improve ventilation and oxygenation in a patient who is experiencing acute shortness of breath. This technique helps to slow down the breathing rate, making each breath more effective.

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