Scene The patient (72 kilograms) is sitting on a park benc…
Scene The patient (72 kilograms) is sitting on a park bench in the tripod position. She is alert but anxious. You hear audible wheezing as you approach the patient. She has a history of asthma, and her medications include albuterol and montelukast. The patient has no allergies to medications. The patient’s skin is warm and dry. Cyanosis is noted to the patient’s lips and mucous membranes. There are no signs of trauma, and the patient obeys motor commands. Her eyes open spontaneously and are 3 mm and reactive to light. The vital signs are BP 106/74, P 114, R 26, SPO2 88% on room air, and T 98°F (37°C). The blood glucose is 104 mg/dL. Which of the following findings are most significant for determining the nature of the illness? Select the two answer options that are correct.