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You are asked to assess a 34-year-old homeless man admitted through the ER with an abrupt onset of chills and fever. He has bilateral rhonchi with a productive cough. His SpO2 is 88% on room air. What should you recommend?

A. intubate and provide mechanical ventilation with 40% O2B. institute noninvasive positive pressure ventilation via nasal maskC. provide O2 therapy, give an antibiotic, and obtain sputum for C&SD. implement postural drainage and percussion with directed coughing

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Answer:

C. provide O2 therapy, give an antibiotic, and obtain sputum for C&S

Explanation:

Knowing fully well about the conditions of the homeless man admitted through the Emergency Room with an abrupt onset of chills and fever, I'll recommend to provide O2 therapy, give him an antibiotic and finally obtain sputum for Culture and Sensitivity (C&S).

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