A 5-year-old male presents with respiratory distress. He is conscious, clinging to his mother, has an oxygen saturation of 94% on room air, and will not tolerate a nonrebreathing mask. You should:
A. transport him to the hospital without further intervention.
B. deliver low-flow oxygen with a pediatric nasal cannula.
C. separate him from his mother and assist his ventilations.
D. allow his mother to hold blow-by oxygen near his face.
Answer: D. allow his mother to hold blow-by oxygen near his face.
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