The nurse admitted a client with Pneumonia. The client is on…

The nurse admitted a client with Pneumonia. The client is on a nasal cannula at 4L/min.  The client is rapidly declining into Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).   The client’s respirations were at 40 breaths per minute and now are at 8 breaths per minute. The client appears fatigue and pale. SpO2 82%.  Which arterial blood gas alteration is expected with the client’s current respirations? 

The nurse admitted a client with Pneumonia. The nurse assess…

The nurse admitted a client with Pneumonia. The nurse assesses the client laying supine with the head of bed flat and the client’s vital signs: Respirations 35 breaths per minute, Heart rate 115 beats per minute, blood pressure 98/60 mmHg, temperature 101.5 F, SpO2 84% on room air.   What is the most appropriate action of the nurse?