NCLEX PRACTICE QUESTION — Can you get this right?

A nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure. The patient suddenly becomes short of breath, has pink frothy sputum, and oxygen saturation drops to 88%. What is the PRIORITY nursing action?

A) Administer a diuretic as ordered

B) Place the patient in high Fowler's position immediately

C) Call the physician first

D) Increase the IV fluid rate

Drop your answer below! A, B, C or D?

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