
The independent interventions the nurse may employ when the 80-year-old patient in the long-term health care facility develops acute pulmonary edema are to: (Select all that apply.)
A) give oxygen at 2 L/min.
B) give morphine to relieve respiratory distress.
C) give diuretics to relieve excess fluid.
D) position in high Fowler's position.
E) apply compression stockings.
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