A semiconscious 40-year-old female is found to have regular respirations at a rate of 24 breaths/min with reduced tidal volume. You should:
A. administer oxygen via nonrebreathing mask.
B. assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device.
C. immediately insert a multilumen airway device.
D. place her in the recovery position and administer oxygen.
Answer: B. assist her ventilations with a bag-mask device.
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