You are assessing a 66-year-old man who has emphysema and complains of worsened shortness of breath. He is confused, has a heart rate of 120 beats/min, and an oxygen saturation of 89%. Which of the following assessment findings should concern you the MOST?

A: Worsened shortness of breath
B: Low oxygen saturation
C: Confusion
D: Tachycardia

Ans: C: Confusion

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