A 3-year-old is brought to the emergency department by ambulance after her body was found submerged in the family pool.The child has altered mental status and shallow respirations.She did not require resuscitative interventions.Which condition should the nurse monitor for as the priority in this child?

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Hypoxia is responsible for the injury to organ systems during submersion injuries.Hypoxia can progress to cardiopulmonary arrest.Monitoring for hypoxia takes priority for this child over neurologic status,temperature,or glucose status.

A 3-Year-Old Is Brought to the Emergency Department by Ambulance