The nurse on duty in the emergency department when a patient with severe respiratory distress is brought in. The patient appears cyanotic, with labored breathing and a respiratory rate of 35 breaths per minute. Initial assessment reveals decreased breath sounds on the left side. What immediate actions should taken?

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