You are checking vital signs for your patient admitted with shortness of breath and a new diagnosis of heart failure. You note a pulse oximeter reading of 86% on room air. What would you do FIRST?
a) Notify the physician.
b) Administer furosemide (Lasix®) as ordered.
c) Administer 2Lof O2 via nasal cannula.
d) Establish IV access.
