A 32-year-old patient with HIV presents to the emergency dep…

A 32-year-old patient with HIV presents to the emergency department with a cough, shortness of breath, fever, and hypoxemia. The patient’s CD4 count is 180 cells/mm³. The healthcare provider suspects Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP). Which intervention should the nurse anticipate as the priority for this patient?