A patient with emphysema enters the emergency room with severe dyspnea;O2 saturation is 74%,pulse is 120,and respirations are 26.After positioning the patient in high Fowler's,the nurse should:
A) attempt to help the patient slow her respirations.
B) coach in pursed-lip breathing.
C) give oxygen at 5 L/min by nasal cannula.
D) reposition patient in orthopneic position.
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