You are assessing a middle-aged male who is experiencing respiratory distress. The patient has a history of emphysema and hypertension. He appears fatigued; has weak retractions; and demonstrates labored, shallow breathing. Your MOST immediate action should be to:
A) administer oxygen with a nonrebreathing mask.
B) auscultate his breath sounds to detect wheezing.
C) ventilate him with a bag-valve-mask device.
D) assess his oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter.
Answer: C) ventilate him with a bag-valve-mask device.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word