A patient complaining of shortness of breath and a history of asthma has the following vital signs: pulse, 96; respirations, 20 breaths/min; blood pressure, 132/86 mmHg; and SpO2, 92% on room air. Mild wheezing is noted bilaterally, and the patient states that she has run out of her rescue inhaler (albuterol). Regarding the patient's respiratory status, how should you initially administer oxygen?
A) 2 lpm 
through a nasal cannula
B) 4 lpm through a nasal cannula
C) 12 lpm through a nonrebreather mask
D) 15 lpm through a nonrebreather mask
A) 2 lpm through a nasal cannula
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