The nurse is caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who develops an onset of dyspnea and tachypnea with coughing. After positioning the client upright, which action should the nurse take next?
Attach humidification to oxygen delivery.
Coach through using huff coughing.
Obtain a pulse oximetry reading.
Provide nebulizer breathing treatment.
The Correct Answer is C
Choice A rationale
Attaching humidification to oxygen delivery can help with comfort but is not the immediate priority in assessing the client’s respiratory status.
Choice B rationale
Coaching through using huff coughing is a useful technique for clearing secretions but should follow the assessment of the client’s oxygenation status.
Choice C rationale
Obtaining a pulse oximetry reading is the next immediate action after positioning the client upright. It provides essential information about the client’s oxygen saturation and helps guide further interventions.
Choice D rationale
Providing a nebulizer breathing treatment can help relieve symptoms but should be based on the assessment of the client’s oxygenation status.
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