The nurse is asked to help treat a patient brought in by ambulance in cardiogenic shock secondary to an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction. The patient is cyanotic with significant jugular venous distention, peripheral edema, and dyspnea from pulmonary edema. Which of the following treatments would be most appropriate for this patient?
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Following an apartment fire, the patient is brought to the emergency department by ambulance. The patient has third degree burns on the anterior bilateral lower legs and thighs, abdomen, and anterior bilateral arms. Soot is noted on the face; the patient appears to be speaking normally. Place the actions in the order the nurse performs them.
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