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An 83-year-old man presents to the emergency department for evaluation of shortness of breath. EMS reports that the patient was eating dinner when he suddenly started coughing and developed difficulty breathing. Past medical history includes Parkinson disease, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Temperature is 36.3°C (97.3°F), pulse is 120/min, blood pressure is 177/83 mmHg, respiratory rate is 18/min and oxygen saturation is 77% on room air. Physical exam shows an elderly patient unable to follow commands. Respiratory accessory muscle use, perioral cyanosis, and poor dental hygiene are noted. Which of the following is the best next step in management?  

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