A nurse enters the room of a patient with chronic lung disea…

A nurse enters the room of a patient with chronic lung disease.  The patient has removed the oxygen cannula, and it is lying on the bed.  The patient does not appear to be in any distress.  The pulse oximeter shows an oxygen saturation of 79%.  Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

The nurse is caring for a 90-year-old male who has never com…

The nurse is caring for a 90-year-old male who has never completed an advanced directive. The man has a son but has not seen him in several years. A neighbor has assisted him with meals and housecleaning for many years. The neighbor states that the client expressed only wanting to have comfort measures. The estranged son wants his father to be treated aggressively. Which would be the nurse’s initial step?