treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) would most likely be contraindicated in which of the following situations? a. pulmonary edema, history of hypertension, and anxiety b. conscious and alert patient with an oxygen saturation of 85% c. difficulty breathing, two-word dyspnea, and tachycardia d. shortness of breath and a blood pressure of 76/56 mm hg

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Treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) would most likely be contraindicated in situations such as shortness of breath and a blood pressure of 76/56 mm Hg and is denoted as option D.What is Continuous positive airway pressure?This is a type of method which is used to prevent sleep apnea and it involves delivering a set pressure to the airways that is maintained throughout the respiratory cycle.This type of therapy is however contraindicated in patients with shortness of breath and a blood pressure of 76/56 mm Hg as it could worsen it and lead to complications.Read more about Continuous positive airway pressure here https://brainly.com/question/1362021#SPJ1