Toby is a 63 y/o male who enters the ER at 0900 with c/o dyspnea, light headedness and nausea. He is alert and oriented x 3 but weak and unable to ambulate without assistance. He has some noticeable edema in his lower extremities. He has a history of congestive heart failure and seizure disorder. He is accompanied by his daughter. How might a respiratory therapist handle this patient?