Free BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Practice Question

A 68-year-old patient with a history of COPD presents to the emergency department with worsening dyspnea, increased sputum production, and a low-grade fever. Which of the following interventions should be prioritized in the initial management of this patient?

  • Prepare for immediate intubation

  • Administer high-flow oxygen to rapidly increase SpO2 above 98%

  • Administer oxygen therapy to maintain SpO2 between 88-92%

  • Immediately start intravenous corticosteroids

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BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) / 
Respiratory Emergencies
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