A 54-year-old arrives at the urgent care facility with difficulty breathing. Which actions should the nurse take while awaiting the ACLS transport ambulance? Select all that apply. Encourage relaxation and lying back in the bed. Obtain a list of current medications. Monitor SpO2 and respiratory rate. Monitor for restlessness and anxiety. Increase oxygen to maintain saturations >95% Initiate a visual analog dyspnea scale. Provide a sedative as prescribed. Prepare for intubation if needed.
[Answered]: A 54-year-old arrives at the urgent care facility…
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