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A 67-year-old woman is brought to the emergency department from home due to shortness of breath and malaise. The patient has altered mental status and history is limited. Past medical history is significant for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, and hypertension. The current medication list is unavailable. Temperature is 39.1ºC (102.4ºF), pulse is 118/min, blood pressure is 78/55 mmHg, respirations are 22/min, and SpO2 is 88% on room air. The patient is stuporous on examination. During physical examination the patient coughs up a small amount of bright red blood mixed with sputum. The skin is pale and capillary refill is delayed. The lungs have diffuse rhonchi throughout. Chest radiograph shows bilateral alveolar and interstitial opacities. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?  

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