A client 3 days post a complex femur fracture suddenly devel…

A client 3 days post a complex femur fracture suddenly develops shortness of breath, chest pain, and confusion.  The nurse notes petechiae on the chest and upper arms. Lung sounds reveal fine crackles.  Vital signs are noted below.             Vital Signs BP (mmHg) 166/89 HR (beats/min) 108 RR (breaths/min) 26 SpO2 89% RA Temp 101.3 F Which nursing action is the priority?

During a home visit, the nurse assesses a client with chroni…

During a home visit, the nurse assesses a client with chronic COPD who uses oxygen at 2 L/min by nasal cannula. The client states, “I feel much more short of breath than usual today.” Which findings should the nurse identify as signs of an acute worsening in the client’s respiratory status? Select all that apply