The wife of a patient, with terminal lung cancer and a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, has called 911 because her husband's pulse oximeter reading fell below 85% and alarmed. He is currently receiving home oxygen through a nasal cannula. Assessment reveals him to be alert and oriented and slightly tachypneic with no abnormal lung sounds. At this time, your next action would be to:
A) start positive pressure ventilation.
B) check the SpO2 using your pulse oximeter.
C) administer oxygen through a new nasal cannula.
D) place him on the stretcher for transport to the hospital.
B
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