The nurse cares for an older person who appears to be malnourished and short of breath and has an infection in a large wound on his coccyx.Which intervention is the nurse's priority?

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Maintaining oxygen saturation above 95% is the priority intervention in this case, as the patient is short of breath and likely experiencing respiratory distress. This should be addressed immediately to prevent further deterioration of the patient's condition. Monitoring temperature and leukocytes, providing assistance with meal planning, and providing high-quality protein in the diet are also important interventions, but they are secondary to addressing the patient's respiratory distress.

The Nurse Cares for an Older Person Who Appears to Be