A 6-year-old female patient is in acute respiratory distress and is still breathing adequately but will not keep the nonrebreather face mask on her face. In this situation, the EMT should:

A) Secure the mask with tape to the patient's face
B) Have the mother hold the mask near her daughter's face
C) Start positive pressure ventilation
D) Immediately transport the patient without oxygen therapy

B) Have the mother hold the mask near her daughter's face

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