– HR 115 bpm, Respiration 30 breaths/min, BP 135/85 mmHg, Sp…

– HR 115 bpm, Respiration 30 breaths/min, BP 135/85 mmHg, SpO2 85% – Breath sounds: Course crackles and wheezes in the RML and RLL. – Temperature of 39.2 c – No Cyanosis – Strong productive cough with moderate amount of thick yellow secretions. What should be done first?   Choose only ONE  

You are a respiratory care practitioner assigned to a 62 y/o…

You are a respiratory care practitioner assigned to a 62 y/o male patient with a PBW of 65kg. The patient is awake, alert and has a chief complaint of increasing SOB and increase productive cough for the past several weeks. What should be assessed at this time? Select as MANY indicated.