The nurse hears the patient's wheezing and gasping from the hallway and notes that the patient's oxygen saturation has decreased to 92%.Which nursing intervention does the nurse implement first?
A) Place the patient in high Fowler's position.
B) Suction the oropharynx.
C) Insert an artificial airway.
D) Review the last arterial blood gases (ABGs).

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Placing the patient in high Fowler's position helps to improve lung expansion and ease breathing, which is a priority intervention for a patient experiencing respiratory distress.

The Nurse Hears the Patient's Wheezing and Gasping from the Hallway