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A client with chrоnic оbstructive pulmоnаry diseаse (COPD) is аdmitted for worsening shortness of breath and is receiving oxygen at 4 L/min by nasal cannula. During reassessment, the nurse notes the client is drowsy and a little more difficult to arouse. Respirations are shallow at 10/min, ABGs noted below. ABGs pH 7.31 PaCO₂ 62 mmHg HCO₃⁻ 30 mEq/L SaO₂ 98 % 4 L NC What is the nurse's priority action?