A male patient is confused and combative for no apparent reason. There are no life threats to his airway, breathing, or circulation, and his vital signs are pulse, 88; respirations, 16 breaths/min and adequate; blood pressure, 144/68 mmHg; and SpO2, 93% on room air. When addressing the patient's oxygenation status, which of these treatments would be appropriate?

A) Oxygen at 6 lpm via nasal cannula
B) Oxygen at 15 lpm via a nonrebreather mask
C) Positive pressure ventilation with room air
D) Oxygen at 2 lpm via nasal cannula


D) Oxygen at 2 lpm via nasal cannula

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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