On scene, a 6-year-old male who is short of breath will not allow EMRs to place a nonrebreather face mask on his face. Assessment indicates moderate respiratory distress with the following vital signs: pulse 124, respirations 24, blood pressure 98/56, and SpO2 93%. At this time, you:

A) use a nasal cannula with 2 liters oxygen.
B) hold the nonrebreather mask to his face.
C) start positive pressure ventilation.
D) place a nasal airway and nasal cannula with 6 liters oxygen.


A

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