A 4-year-old female with a decreased level of consciousness is in respiratory distress. Her airway is patent and respirations are 12 per minute. Breath sounds are diminished bilaterally and there is noted accessory muscle use with inspiration and expiration. Her pulse is 84 and SpO2 88%. Which of the following should be your immediate action?
A) Recheck the SpO2 on another finger.
B) Start positive pressure ventilation.
C) Apply CPAP.
D) Initiate immediate transport to the hospital.
B
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