A hospital client has illuminated the call light and told the nurse, “I can’t quite seem to catch my breath.” The client appears to be in no visible distress. What is the first intervention that the nurse should perform?

A nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing shallow, rapid, and exhausting breathing. Which intervention should the nurse prioritize to help improve the patient’s breathing pattern?

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A nurse is caring for a client who has pneumonia and has been receiving oxygen therapy for several days. When collecting data from the client, the nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication of an adverse effect of oxygen therapy?

A physician has ordered an arterial blood gas test for a client with a respiratory disorder. What is the most common role of the nurse in performing the arterial blood gas test?

A nurse is assisting with the plan of care for a client who has pneumonia and requires chest percussion, vibration, and postural drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to complete first?

A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has multiple injuries following a motor vehicle crash. The nurse should monitor for which of the following manifestations of a pneumothorax?

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a newly licensed nurse about the manifestations of hypoxia. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?

When a patient cannot maintain respiration in a normal manner, a chest tube placement may be performed to provide an artificial airway.

A client who utilizes a portable oxygen device reports planning to attend an upcoming bonfire on the beach. What is the appropriate nursing response?