You have been called to an industrial warehouse for a young adult male who was exposed to an unknown chemical gas. The patient was immediately removed from the environment and presents to you with a patent airway, burning to the throat with inspiration, and complaint of shortness of breath. His vital signs are: pulse 120, respirations 28, blood pressure 164/60, and SpO₂ of 90%. In addition, you note bilateral wheezing to the lungs. What should be your first action in caring for this patient?

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Administering high-concentration oxygen is the best first action for this patient presenting with shortness of breath, bilateral wheezing, and low SpO₂. The patient has potential chemical exposure, but immediate stabilization of oxygenation and ventilation should be managed first.

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