Treatment for a patient with congestive heart failure and shortness of breath may include:
A) prophylactic suctioning of the airway.
B) hyperventilation with a bag-valve-mask.
C) supine positioning and elevation of the legs.
D) up to three doses of sublingual nitroglycerin.
Answer: D) up to three doses of sublingual nitroglycerin.
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