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A 67-year-old male is unconscious, is sitting in a chair, and has agonal respirations. His wife states that he was up all night with difficulty breathing and chest discomfort but would not go to the hospital. Physical examination reveals pink, frothy sputum in the airway; cold, diaphoretic skin; and rales audible without a stethoscope. HR = 108, BP = 74 mmHg by palpation, RR = 4, SaO2 = 82%. The monitor shows sinus tachycardia. Which of the following is the highest priority when treating this patient?
A) Immediate transport
B) Determining whether the patient has a Do Not Resuscitate order
C) Dopamine infusion
D) Intubation
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Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Volume 3

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Volume 3


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Helped a lot
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Good timing, thanks!
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Thanks for your help!!
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