You have been called for a patient who has overdosed on drugs and alcohol. The patient is responsive to painful stimuli and is breathing shallowly at 8 times per minute, but exhibits no cyanosis. You should recognize and do which one of the following?
A) Adequate breathing; administer oxygen at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather face mask.
B) Inadequate respirations; start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
C) Adequate breathing; initiate positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen.
D) Inadequate breathing; administer oxygen at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather face mask.
B
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