A nurse is caring for a client who was just admitted from th…

A nurse is caring for a client who was just admitted from the emergency department with a respiratory infection. The client’s oxygen saturation is 85%. Which action should the nurse take first? Note: You are now beginning the exam. Please show both sides of your scratch paper to the camera.

A 75 year-old client who has experienced many chronic illnes…

A 75 year-old client who has experienced many chronic illnesses refuses further life-sustaining interventions including artificial nutrition and hydration. The client is competent, understands the consequences of their actions and persists in refusing treatment. An ethics consult has been placed as both the client’s children and health care provider do not agree with the client’s decision. Who is the appropriate decision maker in this situation?