Which of these statements indicates that the EMT understands the appropriate use of supplemental oxygen when caring for a patient with stroke?

A) "In the short time that we provide care to a patient with stroke, the benefits of high-concentration oxygen outweigh the risks."
B) "If positive pressure ventilation is required, it should be given with room air and not supplemental oxygen."
C) "Since stroke decreases oxygen delivery to the brain, high-concentration oxygen should always be geared toward achieving an SpO2 as near to 100% as possible."
D) "Oxygen should be administered at a minimal amount, just enough to get the SpO2 at or greater than 94%."


D) "Oxygen should be administered at a minimal amount, just enough to get the SpO2 at or greater than 94%."

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