You find your 18-year-old patient thrown from his vehicle. He is breathing six times per minute. You should:
A) provide supplemental oxygen at 4-6 lpm via nonrebreather mask.
B) provide supplemental oxygen at 15 lpm via nonrebreather mask.
C) provide supplemental oxygen at 4-6 lpm and r ventilatory support.
D) provide supplemental oxygen at 15 lpm and ventilatory support.
D
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