An alert and oriented 45-year-old female patient is complaining of shortness of breath. Although her respiratory volume and rate are satisfactory, you note cyanosis in her fingertips. Which one of the following should be your next action?
A) Administer supplemental oxygen.
B) Assist respirations with the bag-valve mask.
C) Place a nasopharyngeal airway and assist respirations.
D) Move to the stretcher for immediate and rapid transport.
A
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