A client with severe emphysema had a myocardial infarction and is hospitalized on the telemetry unit. The night nurse notices that the client has frequent dysrhythmias. The priority action for the nurse would be to check the client's
A) cardiac enzymes.
B) electrocardiogram.
C) electrolyte values.
D) oxygen saturation.

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Dysrhythmias are common during sleep in clients with advanced airflow-limiting diseases, especially when the oxygen saturation drops below 60%.

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