Which order does the nurse complete first in the patient with acute respiratory failure?

Administer rapid sequence intubation medications. The patient with acute respiratory failure must be intubated immediately. Therefore, the nurse first administers rapid sequence intubation medications in preparation for intubation. Once the patient is intubated, the nurse can titrate invasive oxygen to maintain saturation >90%. The patient can receive the 1L normal saline after intubation. Regular neurologic checks can be performed after the patient is intubated and fluid resuscitation has begun.

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Topics: Delegation, Prioritization and Leadership Respiratory Medication and Blood Products Nursing Interventions Routes of Administration

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