Which of the following would be the first intervention performed on a patient arriving to the hospital with pulmonary edema?

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Administering oxygen and attaching a pulse oximeter would be the first intervention in a patient with pulmonary edema to improve oxygenation and assess the severity of hypoxia. Seeking an order to medicate for discomfort or monitoring blood glucose levels would not be the immediate priority in this situation. Inserting an indwelling catheter may be necessary later for monitoring urine output, but it would not be the first intervention.

Which of the Following Would Be the First Intervention Performed