A client with lung cancer is lying flat in bed and reports shortness of breath.What action does the nurse take first?

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The nurse's first action should be to elevate the head of the bed.Next,assessing oxygen saturation will help the nurse determine the client's status.If the oxygen is low,the nurse would increase oxygen flow and have the client take deep breaths.The provider could be notified after the nurse performs the interventions.

A Client with Lung Cancer Is Lying Flat in Bed