Image.Exam.1.png The client is admitted with pneumonia and a…
Image.Exam.1.png The client is admitted with pneumonia and acute respiratory failure. The most recent arterial blood gas (ABG) shows the client has hypoxemia and respiratory acidosis. While providing direct care, the nurse notes that the client becomes unresponsive and the monitor alarming. The nurse attempts to wake the client, but the client remains unresponsive and not breathing. The nurse checks for a pulse and notes the client does not have a pulse. The nurse pushes the code button. Based on the arrhythmia noted in the rhythm strip and information provided, the nurse knows the priority intervention for this arrhythmia is what?