Clinical case 226: A New Zealand registered nurse is integrating medication safety, cultural safety, assessment and escalation. During a night shift in a medical ward, an 89-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a rapidly rising respiratory rate and new confusion. What is the priority response?

Clinical case 226: A New Zealand registered nurse is integrating medication safety, cultural safety, assessment and escalation. During a night shift in a medical ward, an 89-year-old patient is involved in the following situation: a rapidly rising respiratory rate and new confusion. What is the priority response?

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