An 84-year-old male complains of pain in his chest that star…

An 84-year-old male complains of pain in his chest that started while he was watching TV. He describes the pain as squeezing and rates it 5 of 10. He tells you he has a history of heart disease. His lungs are clear to auscultation. His vital signs are P 102, R 16, BP 86/62, and SpO2 is 95% on room air. You should:

A 78-year-old female tells you she woke up with difficulty b…

A 78-year-old female tells you she woke up with difficulty breathing. She is sitting on the edge of her bed with her legs dependent. You auscultate fine crackles in her bases. Her vital signs are P 100, R 18, BP 168/100, and SpO2 is 92% on room air. You should suspect: