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Mr. Saxby was admitted with pneumonia and COPD. During 3pm rounds the nurse finds Mr. Saxby in the tripod position, noticeably short of breath. He states “having . . . trouble . . . catching my breath.” His vitals are T 37.2, HR 135, RR 28, BP 142/88, SpO2 90% on 50% oxygen via face mask. What is the nurse’s first action after obtaining the vital signs? Question 11 options: a) Administer morphine IV and document the episode b) Auscultate Mr. Saxby’s lung fields and call for assistance from other nurses c) Leave Mr. Saxby to phone the on-call physician d) Assure Mr. Saxby he will be fine and help him to slow his breathing