When assessing a 22-year-old patient who required emergency…
When assessing a 22-year-old patient who required emergency surgery and multiple transfusions 3 days ago, the nurse finds that the patient looks anxious and has labored respirations at a rate of 38 breaths/min. B/P 99/58. HR=130. The oxygen saturation is 86% with the oxygen delivery at 12 L/min simple face mask. Which action is most appropriate?