A nurse is assisting with lunch at a nursing home. Suddenly, one of the residents begins to choke and is unable to breathe. The nurse assesses the resident's ability to breathe and then begins CPR. Why did the nurse assess respiratory status?
A) To identify a life-threatening problem
B) To establish a database for medical care
C) To practice respiratory assessment skills
D) To facilitate the resident's ability to breathe

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The nurse assessed respiratory status to identify a life-threatening problem. In this scenario, the resident's ability to breathe was compromised and required immediate intervention such as CPR.

A Nurse Is Assisting with Lunch at a Nursing Home