Chapter 24: Problem 39
A client presents to the emergency room complaining of dyspnea, shortness of breath, and a productive cough. The vital signs are temperature \(101.4^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\), respiratory rate 30 , heart rate 108 , and \(\mathrm{BP} 124 / 80\). The client is receiving oxygen, with an oxygen saturation rate of \(86 \%\). Which of the following physician's orders should the nurse complete first? A. Obtain a chest \(x-r a y\) B. Administer acetaminophen (Tylenol) \(\mathrm{X}\) grain C. Obtain arterial blood gases D. Administer chlorpheniramine/hydrocodone (Tussionex)
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