A nurse admits a client from the emergency department.Client data are listed below:

What action by the nurse is the priority?

Question

A nurse admits a client from the emergency department.Client data are listed below:

What action by the nurse is the priority?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

All actions are appropriate for this client who has manifestations of pneumonia.However,airway and breathing come first,so begin oxygen administration and titrate it to maintain saturations greater than 95%.Start the IV and collect a sputum culture,and then begin antibiotics.

A Nurse Admits a Client from the Emergency Department