An LPN is assisting with the care of a client in the emergen…

An LPN is assisting with the care of a client in the emergency department who reports severe radiating chest pain, dyspnea and an SP02 85%. The client appears restless, frightened, and cyanotic. The provider has reviewed the EKG and prescribed the following interventions: Oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 L/min stat Chewable aspirin 81 mg (4 tablets) chewed stat Cardiac enzyme levels IV fluids Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

An LPN is assisting with the care of a client in the emergen…

An LPN is assisting with the care of a client in the emergency department who reports severe radiating chest pain, dyspnea and an SP02 85%. The client appears restless, frightened, and cyanotic. The provider has reviewed the EKG and prescribed the following interventions: Oxygen by nasal cannula at 4 L/min stat Chewable aspirin 81 mg (4 tablets) chewed stat Cardiac enzyme levels IV fluids Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?