A Child Is Admitted to the Hospital with Pneumonia

Multiple Choice

A child is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia.The child's oximetry reading upon admission to the pediatric floor is 88.The priority nursing activity for this child would be to:

A) Obtain a blood sample to send to the lab for electrolyte analysis.
B) Begin oxygen per nasal cannula at 1 liter.
C) Medicate for pain.
D) Begin administration of intravenous fluids.