You are called to a patient with severe shortness of breath. Upon arrival, you find your patient in the tripod position, with pursed lips and audible wheezing. SpO2 is at 89% and capnography shows a "shark fin" pattern with an ETCO2 of 50. You should:
A) administer a beta agonist.
B) administer a beta antagonist.
C) administer an alpha antagonist.
D) administer an alpha agonist.
A
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