During a motor vehicle collision, a confused unrestrained male struck the steering wheel with his abdomen. Currently, he is confused and complains of generalized abdominal pain, which he rates as 6/10. Assessment indicates red marks across his lower abdomen caused by the steering wheel. His pulse is 140 beats/min, respirations are 24 breaths/min, blood pressure is 108/88 mmHg, and SpO2 is 86%. The patient looks pale and has moist skin. What is most appropriate when providing oxygen to this patient?
A) Provide 2 lpm through a nasal cannula
B) Provide 8 lpm through a simple face mask
C) Provide 15 lpm through a nonrebreather mask
D) Oxygen can be withheld due to the SpO2 reading
C) Provide 15 lpm through a nonrebreather mask
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