Which of the following statements regarding oxygen administration for a patient experiencing an acute myocardial infarction is correct?
A) Evidence has shown that high (greater than 90%) concentrations of oxygen reduce mortality.
B) In order to prevent hypoxic injury, do not give any patient with an acute myocardial infarction more than 2 L/min of oxygen.
C) Treatment with oxygen should be individualized and titrated to maintain the SpO2 level above 94%.
D) Any patient experiencing an acute myocardial infarction should receive high-flow oxygen.
Answer: C) Treatment with oxygen should be individualized and titrated to maintain the SpO2 level above 94%.
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