At the onset of acute respiratory distress in a patient with pre-existing congestive heart failure,the appropriate team member should first:

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In this scenario, the appropriate team member should first summon EMS to provide emergency medical treatment for the acute respiratory distress. Initiating CPR may be necessary if the patient becomes unresponsive, but should not be the first step. Calling the patient's primary care physician or performing a bloodless phlebotomy are not urgent interventions in this situation.

At the Onset of Acute Respiratory Distress in a Patient