You are called for an unresponsive 29-year-old man. Bystanders report he has been drinking heavily all day. Assessment reveals the patient to be responsive only to painful stimuli. His breathing is shallow at a rate of four times per minute. How would you manage this patient?
(A) Nasal cannula at 2-4 LPM
(B) Simple face mask at 4-6 LPM
(C) Nonrebreather mask at 10-15 LPM
(D) Bag-valve device with a reservoir at 10-15 LPM
Answer: (D) Bag-valve device with a reservoir at 10-15 LPM
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