An unresponsive patient with a pulse is breathing with very shallow respirations at a rate of 6 breaths per minute. Which intervention would be most beneficial for this patient?

A) Positive pressure ventilation with supplemental O2 at a rate of 30 breaths/min and a tidal volume of 200 mL
B) Oxygen at 15 liters per minute delivered through a nonrebreather face mask and then reevaluate in 60 seconds
C) Positive pressure ventilation with a rate of 12 breaths/min and a tidal volume of 500 mL
D) Oral airway and positive pressure ventilation at 40 breaths/min, supplemental O2, and a tidal volume of 100 mL


C) Positive pressure ventilation with a rate of 12 breaths/min and a tidal volume of 500 mL

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