(Solved) Your patient is a 72-year-old male who presents conscious but lethargic, sitting in a chair. His son

Your patient is a 72-year-old male who presents conscious but lethargic, sitting in a chair. His son states that the patient "has been a bit slow lately," has been gaining weight, and would like him "checked out" at the emergency department. Medical history includes hypothyroidism and myocardial infarction. The patient has been compliant with his Synthroid and has nitroglycerin for use as needed. Physical examination reveals that the patient responds to verbal stimuli though is noticeably confused, has a large tongue, and has skin that is pale, cold, and doughy. His only complaint is constipation. HR = 60 and regular, BP = 112/80, RR = 10 and shallow, SpO2 = 92%, temperature = 88°F via tympanic thermometer, blood glucose = 180 mg/dl. Your treatment of this patient should include:
A) oxygen via nonrebreather mask 10 lpm, cardiac monitor, IV of NS KVO, transport.
B) oxygen via nasal cannula 4 lpm, cardiac monitor, IV of NS KVO, atropine 0.5 mg IV, transport.
C) oxygen via nonrebreather mask 10 lpm, cardiac monitor, IV of warm NS 1-2 L, transport.
D) oxygen via nonrebreather mask 10 lpm, cardiac monitor, IV of NS KVO, rewarm with heat blanket and/or heat packs, transport.

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Your patient is a 72-year-old male who presents conscious but lethargic, sitting in a chair. His son

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