A nonrebreathing mask is MOST appropriate to use on patients who:

A) are breathing fewer than 12 times per minute.
B) have an adequate rate and depth of breathing.
C) are semiconscious and breathing shallowly.
D) are cyanotic and have a low oxygen saturation.


Answer: B) have an adequate rate and depth of breathing.

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