A 65-year-old male patient is admitted to the hospital with acute heart failure. His vital signs show a blood pressure of 85/55 mmHg, heart rate of 120 bpm, and oxygen saturation of 92% on room air. The physician orders several interventions to stabilize the patient’s hemodynamics.
As the nurse, you need to prioritize the interventions based on the patient's current hemodynamic status. Which of the following interventions should you implement first to address the patient's condition?