The family of a patient in hospice care for the final stage of lung cancer has summoned 911 because their father is short of breath. The patient is responsive to verbal stimuli and has an open airway with adequate respiration of 18 to 20 breaths per minute. His skin is cool and diaphoretic with diminished breath sounds bilaterally. Your partner reports a heart rate of 112 beats/min, blood pressure of 96/44 mmHg, and SpO2 of 82% on room air. The patient has a valid DNR order, but family is scared and wants him transported to the ED for evaluation. Your next action would be to:
A) Monitor the patient during transport but avoid providing physical care
B) Place an oral airway and start positive pressure ventilation
C) Provide supplemental oxygen, monitor vital signs, and transport the patient to the ED
D) Place the patient in a position of comfort, and reassess the patient en route while providing emotional support
C) Provide supplemental oxygen, monitor vital signs, and transport the patient to the ED
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