A 57-year-old male complains of difficulty breathing after a non-stop flight from Asia. He has a history of asthma. He tells you that he started to cough up bloody sputum after his flight landed. His skin is pale and diaphoretic. You auscultate rales on the left side of his chest. His vital signs are P 108, R 26, BP 112/60, and SpO2 is 90% on room air. You should: Question content area bottom Part 1 A. assist with the administration of his inhaler. B. administer oxygen. C. suction his airway. D. assist his ventilation.
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