Prioritize the following orders from the most to the least important, and be prepared to explain...

Prioritize the following orders from the most to the least important, and be prepared to explain your order of priority.

_____ Vital signs Q2h

_____ Continuous pulse oximeter

_____ Oxygen to keep O2 sats > 93%

_____ IV fluids D5W & 0.45NaCl at 78 ml/hr

_____ Chest x-ray STAT

_____ Arterial blood gases STAT

_____ Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 40mg IV q6h

_____ Salbutamol 100mcg 2 puffs inhaled now, then Q2h and Q1h prn

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Vital signs monitoring is first priority. This will provide vital information about the vital organs functions. Followed by which, monitor the oxygen saturation in the body with a pulse oxymetery. Oxygen saturation is also a vital sign which provides information about the oxygen concentration in body. An arterial blood gas study to be conducted to identify acid base imbalance and then go for oxygen delivery to keep the saturation more than 93 Percentage. This will ensure adequate oxygenation of body cells. The ordered medication to be administered, and then begin with IV Fluids. Finally once the patient is stable a chest x-ray can be taken to evaluate the lungs.

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