The nurse assists a client with Parkinson's disease to ambulate in the hallway. The client appears to "freeze" and then carefully lifts one leg and steps forward. The client tells the nurse of pretending to step over a crack on the floor. How should the nurse respond?

The rationale for selecting impaired gas exchange is based on the clinical manifestations presented by the client. The client's difficulty in breathing, the need to pause to catch breath, the ineffectiveness of the rescue inhaler, and the expressed feeling of nervousness during episodes are indicative of a compromised gas exchange. This is further supported by the objective data: an oxygen saturation of 88% on room air is below normal levels, suggesting that the client is not receiving adequate oxygen. Expiratory wheezes indicate an obstruction of airflow, commonly seen in asthma attacks, which can impair gas exchange. Therefore, the nurse's assessment and the client's symptoms align with the diagnosis of impaired gas exchange, necessitating immediate intervention to improve the client's respiratory function.

A. Teaching the importance of medication regimen and follow-up protocol is crucial for treating gonorrhea and preventing its spread to others. It addresses the immediate health concern and helps prevent further transmission.

B. While partners without symptoms may not show signs of infection, they could still be carriers of gonorrhea and should be tested and treated if necessary.

C. While using safe sex practices can reduce the risk of STIs, it may not completely eliminate the risk, especially if a partner has multiple sexual partners.

D. While sexual intercourse is a common mode of transmission for STIs, not all STIs are transmitted exclusively through sexual intercourse.