While managing a patient with acute shortness of breath, you prepare and apply a nonrebreathing mask set at 12 L/min. The patient pulls the mask away from his face, stating that it is smothering him. You should next
A. increase the oxygen flow and reapply the mask
B. securely tape the oxygen mask to the patient's face
C. reassure the patient and apply a nasal cannula instead
D. inform the patient that refusing oxygen might result in his death
Answer: C. reassure the patient and apply a nasal cannula instead
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