153. A patient with chronic heart failure develops an acute exacerbation with severe dyspnea and hypoxemia. What is the critical clinical urgency for medicinal intervention?
A.
Oral diuretics.
B.
Immediate administration of IV diuretics and vasodilators to reduce preload and afterload and improve cardiac function.
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C.
Oral antibiotics.
D.
Only oxygen therapy.
📖 Additional Information
Oral diuretics.
Immediate administration of IV diuretics and vasodilators to reduce preload and afterload and improve cardiac function.
