The doctor’s order reads:  “Apply 1-4L of oxygen to maintain…

The doctor’s order reads:  “Apply 1-4L of oxygen to maintain oxygen sats >92%.”  The client is currently on oxygen at 2 liters per nasal cannula.  The oxygen saturation rate is 89%.  What would the nurse do first? Note: This is the last question.  Please show both sides of your blank whiteboard to the camera.  Thanks!

A nurse is caring for a female client in the emergency depar…

A nurse is caring for a female client in the emergency department who reports shortness of breath and pain in the lung area. She states that she started taking birth control pills 3 weeks ago and that she smokes. Her heart rate is 110/min, respiratory rate 40/min, blood pressure 140/80 mm Hg, and her pulse ox is  86%. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?