Emergency department in moderate respiratory distress

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A 63-year-old man with a history of chronic heart failure presents to the Emergency Department (ED) in moderate respiratory distress. The patient is anxious; displays tachycardia; is dyspneic; and has difficulty talking because he is extremely short of breath.

1. What data above indicates the patient's perfusion status? What additional assessment data would you gather? List in order of priority.

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