While the nurse tries to obtain a sputum specimen from the patient who has pneumonia, the patient becomes short of breath, and the respiratory rate increases.Which intervention does the nurse implement next?
A) Completes the sputum collection quickly
B) Clears the patient's airway with suctioning
C) Provides prescribed supplemental oxygen
D) Instructs the patient to lie flat and breathe deeply

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The nurse should provide prescribed supplemental oxygen to address the patient's increased respiratory rate and shortness of breath, ensuring adequate oxygenation.

While the Nurse Tries to Obtain a Sputum Specimen from the Patient