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A) Always administer high-concentration oxygen
B) Achieve an oxygen saturation of at least 95%
C) Place the patient in a sitting position to promote adequate breathing
D) Avoid use of a nonrebreather mask, rather oxygenate the patient via a nasal cannula


B) Achieve an oxygen saturation of at least 95%

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