A 48-year-old man is short of breath and confused. His airway is open and clear with a respiratory rate of 28 breaths per minute. His skin is cool and dry. His pulse is 124 beats per minute with a blood pressure of 152/88 mmHg. His SpO2 is 89 percent on room air and he has slight wheezing on inspiration. Based on his signs and symptoms what is the greatest threat to this patient?
A) Hypoxia
B) Tachycardia
C) Infection
D) Elevated blood pressure
A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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