While caring for a patient with respiratory disease,the nurse observes that the patient's SpO₂ drops from 93% to 88% while the patient is ambulating in the hallway.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 oxygen when exercising.The other actions are also important,but the first action should be to correct the hypoxemia.

While Caring for a Patient with Respiratory Disease,the Nurse Observes