A nurse assesses a patient reported to have normal vital signs throughout the night and finds the patient in acute respiratory distress.What is the nurse's next best action?
A)Delegate vital signs to the UAP.
B)Ask another nurse to call the health care provider.
C)Call a code.
D)Start another peripheral IV line.

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The nurse should stay with the patient and obtain vital signs, further assessing the patient for changes.The other actions are not appropriate.

A Nurse Assesses a Patient Reported to Have Normal Vital