The nurse is caring for a patient who arrived in the emergency department with acute respiratory distress. Which assessment finding by the nurse requires the most rapid action?

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The PaO₂ indicates severe hypoxemia and respiratory failure. Rapid action is needed to prevent further deterioration of the patient. Although the shallow breathing,rapid respiratory rate,and low PaCO₂ also need to be addressed,the most urgent problem is the patient's poor oxygenation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Arrived in the Emergency