A 21-year-old patient presents with labored breathing and audible wheezes, heart rate of 124, respiration 36; he has significantly altered mentation. What is the treatment for this patient?
A) Supplement the breaths with high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
B) Use a pocket mask, which will provide adequate oxygen to improve the patient's condition.
C) Give mouth-to-mouth breathing with a nasal cannula, providing the patient with an increase of oxygen.
D) Ventilate with a bag-valve mask with high oxygen or FROPVD.
D
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