The nurse assesses a client admitted for chest trauma who reports dyspnea.The nurse finds tracheal deviation and a pulse oximetry reading of 86%.What is the nurse's priority intervention?
A) Notify the health care provider and document the symptoms.
B) Intubate the client and prepare for mechanical ventilation.
C) Administer oxygen and prepare for chest tube insertion.
D) Administer an intermittent positive-pressure breathing treatment.
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