A patient suspected of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is experiencing anxiety and agitation due to increasing hypoxemia and dyspnea. A nurse would implement which of the following interventions to improve oxygenation and provide comfort for the patient?
a) Assist the patient up to a chair
b) Force fluids for the next 24 hours
c) Position the patient in the prone position
d) Administer small doses of pancuronium (Pavulon)
Answer: c) Position the patient in the prone position
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