The nurse observes that a patient with respiratory disease experiences a decrease in SpO₂ from 93% to 88% while the patient is ambulating. What is the priority action of the nurse?

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The drop in SpO₂ to 85% indicates that the patient is hypoxemic and needs supplemental O₂ when exercising. The other actions are also important,but the first action should be to correct the hypoxemia.

The Nurse Observes That a Patient with Respiratory Disease Experiences