You are assessing a 440-lb man who complains of shortness of breath and lower back pain. the patient is conscious and alert, his blood pressure is 148/98 mm hg, and his heart rate is 120 beats/min. your most immediate action should be to:

Respuesta :

Lower weight since excess fat on the abdominal cavity can lead to the decrease in lung contraction 
Hook him up to oxygen or do cpr so it function as the lungs