The nurse is preparing medications for the patient experiencing acute decompensated heart failure. Which medication should be administered first to improve gas exchange for the patient? Select all that apply.

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1. This medication is used to reduce patient anxiety during acute decompensated heart failure.
2. This medication is used to reduce preload and pulmonary wedge pressure.
3. This medication is used for the patient with acute decompensated heart failure who has dyspnea at rest and is not a medication that would be provided first.
4. This medication is used to treat cardiogenic shock.
5. This medication is used to treat cardiogenic shock.

The Nurse Is Preparing Medications for the Patient Experiencing Acute