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Severe bronchospasm with worsening work of breathing and risk of ventilatory failure.

Select as many as indicated. Max 3.

A 29-year-old woman comes to the emergency department because of severe dyspnea and chest tightness that began 2 days ago and worsened despite repeated albuterol use. While breathing room air, the following are noted: HR 128/min RR 36/min BP 168/96 mm Hg SpO2 82% She is using accessory muscles and can speak only 2 to 3 words at a time. Which of the following should be evaluated initially? SELECT AS MANY AS INDICATED (MAX 3).