50a. The nurse also knows because of the diagnosis of ARDS a…

50a. The nurse also knows because of the diagnosis of ARDS and the current ABGs and Vital signs, the priority intervention for this patient is to a. Keep the patient on the non-rebreather mask until the oxygen saturation returns to >90% b. Prepare the patient for intubation and mechanical ventilation c. Prepare the patient for chest tube insertion d. Do nothing, this is perfectly normal assessment findings and needs no interventions     50b. How would the nurse assist the care team to carry out this intervention?

A 68-year-old client with a history of congestive heart fail…

A 68-year-old client with a history of congestive heart failure presents to the emergency department with acute pulmonary edema. The nurse performs an initial assessment and notes the following: respiratory rate 32 breaths/min, bilateral crackles on auscultation, oxygen saturation of 85% on room air, and extreme anxiety. Which of the following interventions should the nurse prioritize to manage this client’s condition? Select all that apply.