Mr. Ferris is a 72-year-old male. He has a history of atherosclerosis and hypertension. He is Post Op Day 1 right total knee replacement. In surgery he required a unit of blood. He was short of breath post op. A chest x-ray was completed and showed pulmonary congestion. The MD ordered Lasix. Patient has mild shortness of breath at rest. His current vital signs are: Temp: 97.8, HR 80, RR 24, BP 162/75 The monitor shows the following: What is the next appropriate action?
1) Call the MD. This patient needs to go to ICU.
2) Prepare and give the Lasix as ordered.
3) Grab the crash cart
4) Seek expert advice (i.e. cardiologist)