Enrоute phаseScenаriо:The pаramedic unit is dispatched tо a residential care facility for an 82-year-old male who is experiencing difficulty breathing and is unable to lie flat. The call was received at 0915. Estimated response time is 6 minutes. The paramedic is partnered with an EMT, and a BLS fire engine crew is also responding. It is a cool fall morning, 48°F (9°C), with overcast skies and light traffic. According to staff on scene, the patient has a history of heart problems. They report the patient was doing well earlier in the day but became increasingly short of breath after breakfast and now appears pale and anxious.OnScene phaseScenario:The patient (approx. 75 kilograms) is found sitting upright in a recliner, visibly dyspneic and anxious. He is gasping for air, speaking in one- to two-word sentences, and using accessory muscles to breathe. Lung sounds are diminished with bilateral crackles. The patient has jugular vein distension and pitting edema in both lower extremities. He is pale and diaphoretic. Staff report that the patient missed his morning doses of furosemide and metoprolol. Initial vital signs: BP 178/96, HR 118 (irregular), RR 30, SpO₂ 86% on room air, Temp 97.6°F (36.4°C).PostScene phaseScenario:The patient is placed on CPAP with 100% oxygen, and his respiratory rate gradually decreases. He is transported in a high Fowler’s position. During transport, an IV line is established, and nitroglycerin is administered per protocol. The patient remains alert but fatigued and continues to complain of shortness of breath, although less severe. Lung sounds are still wet, and ECG shows atrial fibrillation at a rate of 112. Updated vitals: BP 152/84, HR 112 (irregular), RR 22, SpO₂ 94% on CPAP, Temp 97.9°F (36.6°C). Which reassessment finding would best indicate improvement in the patient’s condition?
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