The nurse is providing care for a 94-year-old woman in a long-term care facility that is followed by hospice.The resident becomes agitated and confused, insisting that "Someone has stolen my bingo money." Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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Checking the patient's pulse oximeter reading is the first action the nurse should take to assess for hypoxia, which can cause confusion and agitation in elderly patients.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a 94-Year-Old Woman in a Long-Term