[Verified Answer]: You are called to a medical center for a…

You are called to a medical center for a 67-year-old female with a history of congestive heart failure, orthopnea, and a pathological cervical spine fracture just diagnosed by her family physician. The patient is sitting up, alert and oriented, with a pulse of 90 and irregular, a history of atrial fibrillation and a blood pressure of 140/90. Respirations are 20 and shallow with crackles in the bilateral bases of the lung fields. Which of the following would be the appropriate method for treating this patient?Place the patient on oxygen, initiate an IV, cardiac monitor and transport fully immobilized on a long board.Place the patient on oxygen, initiate an IV, cardiac monitor, transport fully immobilized on a long board and administer Lasix.Place the patient on oxygen, initiate an IV, cardiac monitor, and transport in a seated position with a C-collar and KED.Immobilize the patient on a long board, perform an RSI and administer Lasix.