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The patient is a 68-year-old man who has had shortness of breath (SOB) for the past 2 to 3 days. His past medical history includes a 40–pack-year smoking history, COPD, and heart failure. He reports that he became concerned when he woke from sleep because he could not breathe. Your physical assessment reveals crackles in the lower lobes bilaterally. His oxygen saturation (Spo2) is 84% without supplemental oxygen. What are some areas of focus to assess as part of this patient's current history? Whom should you contact and why? What are some factors that may affect gas exchange for this patient? What additional referrals might be appropriate for this patient? Compose two (2) complete nursing diagnostic statement specific to this case study
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