Management of the responsive adult patient with a history acute heart failure who presents with respiratory distress with pulmonary edema, respiratory rate of 32, and SpO2 of 88 percent includes:
A) placing the patient supine position with legs slightly raised.
B) administration of aspirin and epinephrine.
C) use of continuous positive airway pressure.
D) establishing an IV and administering a fluid bolus.
Answer: C
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