You are assessing a patient with altered mental status. Which of these assessment findings contraindicates the use of the nonrebreather face mask?

A) Confusion
B) Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min, with poor tidal volume
C) Clear and equal breath sounds
D) Respiratory rate of 24 breaths/min


B) Respiratory rate of 18 breaths/min, with poor tidal volume

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