SCENARIOUse this scenario to answer the following question(s).Your patient is an elderly woman who complains of chest pain. She is alert and responsive. You plan to provide supplemental oxygen using a nonrebreather mask.The first thing you should do before applying the nonrebreather mask is to:
A. choose the smallest possible cylinder.
B. explain that the mask provides supplemental oxygen that will help her.
C. ensure that the O-ring is on the regulator port.
D. manually stabilize the patient's head.
Answer: B
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