Cаse infоYоu аre wоrking in ER аnd are called to assess a patient who has been admitted with chest pain, fatigue, profound dyspnea and tachypnea, and a persistent cough. Patient is a 70 year old, 75kg male. They previously had an MI about 2 years ago. Initial vitals: HR 120, RR 28, SpO2 85% on RA, BP 120/90, Temp 37.0. On auscultation you hear coarse and fine crackles throughout, patient is slightly confused when talking to him, you note pitting edema to both ankles, JVD is noted on patient’s neck, and he is cool to the touch with a pale, dusky appearance. A Primary goal of therapy would be to:
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