The nurse is admitting a client with suspected active Tuberc…
The nurse is admitting a client with suspected active Tuberculosis. The admitting vital signs are: Temperature 97.6 F; Pulse 116 irregular and thready; Respirations 24, Blood Pressure 152/88, pulse ox: 91%. The health care provider writes the following orders: chest x-raysputum cultureairborne precautionsstart an IV with NS and 20 mEq KCLoxygen at 3 L via nasal cannulametoprolol 100 mg POWhat should the admitting nurse do first?