A client who has been resting quietly all day becomes restless and anxious. What action by the nurse takes priority?

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When clients become hypoxic, they may exhibit anxiety, confusion, diaphoresis, paleness, and tachycardia. The priority for the nurse would be to take the client's oxygen saturation. If the reading is within normal limits, the nurse can assess for other reasons for this change, such as pain, fear, or emotional distress. The nurse would not simply bring a sedative.

A Client Who Has Been Resting Quietly All Day Becomes