You are assessing a patient with altered mental status. Which assessment finding contraindicates the use of the nonrebreather face mask?

A) Confusion
B) Respiratory rate of 18, with poor tidal volume
C) Clear and equal breath sounds
D) Respiratory rate of 24 breaths per minute

B

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