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You are called to the ED to treat a patient who has developed non-cardiogenic edema from HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema), the nurse calls you to inform you that the patient is very short of breath and unable to speak in full sentences. What do you suggest the nurse to do ASAP over the phone. Group of answer choicesgive the patient some nitroglycerinplace the patient on a nasal cannulaplace the patient on a non-rebreather in the meantime while you arrivegive the patient a diureti

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You are called to the ED to treat a patient who has developed non-cardiogenic edema from HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema), the nurse calls you to inform you that the patient is very short of breath and unable to speak in full sentences. What do you suggest the nurse to do ASAP over the phone. Group of answer choicesgive the patient some nitroglycerinplace the patient on a nasal cannulaplace the patient on a non-rebreather in the meantime while you arrivegive the patient a diureti

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Place the patient on a non-rebreather in the meantime while you arrive. High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a non-cardiogenic form of pulmonary edema that results from increased pressure in the pulmonary capillaries. This can lead to shortness of breath and difficulty speaking in full sentences, as described. The immediate priority is to increase the patient's oxygen saturation. A non-rebreather mask can deliver high concentrations of oxygen and is often used in emergency situations. Nitroglycerin and diuretics may not be appropriate in this case as they are typically used to treat edema resulting from heart problems, not altitude sickness. A nasal cannula may not deliver sufficient oxygen to a patient in severe distress.

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