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A nurse is caring for an 8-year-old with Guillain-Barr Syndrome (GBS). On hourly rounds, the nurse assesses that the child's lung sounds are diminished, respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min and shallow, and pulse oximeter is 88.
 
  What action by the nurse takes priority?
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  Administer high-flow oxygen by mask.
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  Call the rapid response team; prepare for intubation.
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  Encourage the patient to take slow, deep breaths.
  D.
  Have the patient use the incentive spirometer.
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Helped a lot
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