The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with an exacerbation of COPD. The client’s respirations are 28 with dyspnea on exertion. The client is receiving 2 L of oxygen per nasal cannula. The...

The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with an exacerbation of COPD. The client’s respirations are 28 with dyspnea on exertion. The client is receiving 2 L of oxygen per nasal cannula. The morning pulse oximetry is 92%. Which nursing intervention is of priority?

a. Monitor the client.

b. Notify the physician.

c. Get an order to increase the oxygen.

d. Place in semi-Fowler position. Rationale: