A 62-year-old with pneumonia is in severe respiratory distre…
A 62-year-old with pneumonia is in severe respiratory distress. RR 40/min with accessory muscle use, SpO₂ 82% on a non-rebreather at 15 L/min, BP 100/56, HR 130. ABG: pH 7.25, PaCO₂ 60 mmHg, PaO₂ 46 mmHg, HCO₃⁻ 26 mEq/L. The provider states, “We need to intubate now.” Which nursing action is priority?
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