A patient with emphysema presents to the emergency room with severe dyspnea; O₂ saturation is 74%,pulse is 120,and respirations are 26.The nurse positions the patient in high Fowler.What action should the nurse take next?

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Coaching in pursed-lip breathing will open the respiratory tree with negative pressure.Oxygen given at such a high concentration will cause an emphysemic patient to stop breathing.Collecting a sputum specimen and ensuring patent IV access are appropriate interventions that should be performed after the patient's dyspnea is addressed.

A Patient with Emphysema Presents to the Emergency Room with Severe