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-039. Medmastery Build C2090-18 2E + Texas 2-Step Assoc. 9-*. d $928 Daum Question 5 of 100 The nurse is caring for a patient at risk for hypoxia. What precautions does the nurse take? Select all that apply. Select all that apply Ensure that patient's airway is free. Administer medicines for restlessness. Be alert to signs of shortness of breath. Keep an oxygen mask on the patient all the time. Use pulse oximetry to assess oxygen saturation levels. Confident Not Sure e 93 a 0 e acer

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A nurse is caring for a patient at risk for hypoxia. Then the nurse should

Ensure that the patient's airway is free. (Blockage of the airway is one of the most common reasons for hypoxia so, make sure the patient's airway is clear and open)
Be alert to signs of shortness of breath. (Shortness of breath(Dyspnea) is a sign of ineffective breathing pattern, it leads to impaired gaseous exchange and hypoxia so, be alert.)
Use pulse oximetry to assess oxygen saturation level. (Continuously monitor oxygen saturation for any deviation, there is no need to give oxygen if the saturation is good)