Respiratory Cases II

30 yo male, transient disorientation, dyspnea

History

AG is a 30-year-old male who presents to the emergency department complaining of transient disorientation and dyspnea. He has a history of asthma and type 1 diabetes. In triage, he has a heart rate of 112, respiratory rate 34, temperature 97.9o F. SpO2 is 99% on room air. He appears to be slightly disoriented and rapid and deep respirations. He is not coughing.

Use the Auscultation and Blood Pressure tabs to capture heart rate, blood pressure and lung sounds.

Which of the following would be the best diagnostic test to perform at this time?

ventilation/perfusion scan
arterial blood gases
chest radiograph
CBC

Table of Contents

Introduction

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