The nurse is caring for a client who came to the emergency department with acute respiratory distress. Which of the following information requires the most rapid action by the nurse?

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

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Came to the Emergency