[Solved]: You respond to the residence of a 70-year-old male…

You respond to the residence of a 70-year-old male who complains of weakness and severe shortness of breath. His wife tells you that he is a dialysis patient, but has missed his last two treatments. After applying oxygen, you auscultate his lungs and hear diffuse rhonchi. The patient is conscious, but appears confused. His blood pressure is , his pulse rate is 120 beats/min and irregular, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min and labored. You should: Select one:A. leave him in a sitting position, keep him warm, and prepare for immediate transport.B. perform a detailed secondary assessment and then transport him to a dialysis center.C. place him in a supine position, elevate his lower extremities, and transport at once.D. treat for shock and request a paramedic unit to respond to the scene and assist you.