A 77-year-old man presents as hypertensive with crackles in…
A 77-year-old man presents as hypertensive with crackles in all lung fields. The patient is tachypneic and has a history of MI, CAD, and CHF. His SpO 2 is 78% on room air and he takes an extensive list of medications. He is 60 minutes away by ground from the closest hospital. Which of the following is TRUE regarding this patient?