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Average Score: 76%
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The nurse is caring for a 9-year-old child admitted with asthma. Upon the morning rounds, the nurse finds an O2 sat of 78%. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
An O2 sat of 78% indicates severe hypoxemia, so applying oxygen is the first action to stabilize the child.