You are transporting an alert and oriented male who sustained severe abdominal trauma in an assault. The primary survey indicates a patent airway with respirations of 24 breaths per minute. Breath sounds are present bilaterally. The patient has a rapid and weak radial pulse of 144 beats per minute, and his skin is pale and cool. The blood pressure is 92/64 mmHg and SpO2 is 92%. Best management of the respiratory and oxygenation parameters would include:
A) Positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen
B) High-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask
C) Application of a nasal cannula at 4 lpm O2
D) Encouraging the patient to slow his respirations
B) High-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask
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