The nurse is caring for a patient who is experiencing a decompensation in their respiratory status due an intentional drug overdose. The patient has a respiratory rate of 6 breaths/ minute and an oxygen saturation (SpO2) of 78%. The patient is becoming more lethargic and difficult to arouse. Which intervention would the nurse anticipate? Initiation of bilevel positive pressure ventilation (BPAP)Endotracheal intubation with positive pressure ventilationAdministration of high-flow oxygen
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