Which assessment finding in a patient admitted with acute decompensated heart failure ( ADHF ) requires the most rapid action by the nurse?

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A decrease in oxygen saturation to less than 92% indicates hypoxemia. The nurse should administer supplemental oxygen immediately to the patient. An increase in apical pulse rate, 1-kg weight gain, and decreases in urine output also indicate worsening heart failure and require rapid nursing actions, but the low oxygen saturation rate requires the most immediate nursing action.

Which Assessment Finding in a Patient Admitted with Acute Decompensated