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You have been called to a residence for a 63-year-old female with a history of COPD who is short of breath. The patient is moderately dyspneic with the following vital signs: pulse 124, respirations 20, blood pressure 162/56, and SpO₂ at 86%. She is using an oxygen concentrator set at 5 lpm. What is your best course of action?
Intrathecal
Refers to the administration of medication or other substances directly into the space under the arachnoid membrane of the spinal cord.
Intramuscular
A technique for delivering drugs deep into muscle tissue to facilitate rapid absorption into the circulation system.
Topical
Pertaining to a specific area; local.
STAT
A term used in the medical field indicating an action needs to be taken immediately.
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