A child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.The child's oximetry reading upon admission to the pediatric floor is 88.The priority nursing activity for this child would be to:

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The priority nursing activity for a child with a low oximetry reading is to provide oxygen therapy to improve oxygen saturation in the blood. Oxygen therapy should be started immediately at a low flow rate and adjusted as needed. Obtaining a blood sample for electrolyte analysis, medicating for pain, and administering intravenous fluids are important nursing interventions but are not the priority when the child's oxygen saturation is low.

A Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with Pneumonia