To ensure you deliver the highest concentration of oxygen with a nonrebreathing mask, you should:
A: set the flow rate to at least 10 to 12 L/min.
B: cover the flapper valves on the oxygen mask.
C: securely fasten the mask to the patient's face.
D: make sure that the reservoir bag is preinflated.
Answer: D: make sure that the reservoir bag is preinflated.
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A) Increase the answer by 1. B) Decrease the answer by 1. C) Multiply the answer by 1. D) Divide the answer by 1.
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