You Are Called to the Home of a 75-Year-Old Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

You are called to the home of a 75-year-old patient with end-stage lung cancer. The patient's daughter states that she called because the patient is experiencing increasing dyspnea. The patient is on home oxygen at 4 liters per minute; however, the daughter states that the patient's SpO₂ is "way lower than normal." What would be the best course of action in this situation?

• A) Transport the patient to the ED.
• B) Ask the daughter if the patient has a DNR.
• C) Examine the patient's oxygen equipment to be sure it is working.
• D) Prepare to administer oxygen via CPAP.

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