A 71-year-old female patient is lying in bed and complaining of respiratory distress. She exhibits moderate dyspnea, crackles in both lungs, and edema to the abdomen and lower extremities. Supplemental oxygen is being provided to the patient by Emergency Medical Responders. Her vital signs are as follows: pulse, 132; respirations, 18 breaths/min; blood pressure, 138/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 95%. Which of these actions would be of the most immediate benefit to the patient?
A) Administer four baby aspirins
B) Elevate both legs to decrease swelling
C) Obtain a medical history and test the blood glucose
D) Position the patient in a sitting upright position
D) Position the patient in a sitting upright position
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