You arrive on the scene of a patient who complains of worsening shortness of breath for the past few days. The patient presents with an SpO2 of 90%, ETCO2 of 45, normal wave form, crackles, and a temperature of 101.5°F. You should suspect:

A) CHF.
B) COPD.
C) pneumonia.
D) ARDS.


C

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