A 62-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure presents with severe respiratory distress and with an oxygen satura
tion of 82%. When you auscultate his lungs, you hear widespread rales. He is conscious and alert, is able to follow simple commands, and can only speak in two- to three-word sentences at a time. You should: apply a CPAP device, monitor his blood pressure, and observe him for signs of improvement or deterioration.
That sounds right. You should apply a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, monitor his blood pressure, and observe him for signs of improvement or deterioration in this given situation.
