A patient with a stoma and tracheostomy tube is responsive to painful stimuli. He has shallow respirations and is breathing at a rate of 6 times per minute. He has cyanosis of the fingertips and a weak, rapid radial pulse. Which strategy should be used in providing respiratory care to this patient?
A) Remove the tracheostomy tube, place a child-size mask on the bag-valve device, and ventilate the patient through the stoma
B) Attach the bag-valve device directly to the tracheostomy tube
C) Use a continuous positive airway pressure device over the stoma
D) Place a tracheostomy mask over the tube and administer high-concentration oxygen
B) Attach the bag-valve device directly to the tracheostomy tube
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