You are administering oxygen at 2 lpm through a nasal cannula to a confused patient.

During transport, you note the to be 91%, up from 90% on scene. The patient remains confused. What would your next action be?



A) Keep the oxygen flow at 2 lpm and continue to monitor

B) Administer oxygen at 15 lpm through a nonrebreather mask

C) Start positive pressure ventilation with supplemental oxygen

D) Increase the oxygen flow to 4 lpm

D) Increase the oxygen flow to 4 lpm

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