15. A 60-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distr…
15. A 60-year-old male presents with acute respiratory distress. He is conscious and alert, has dry skin of normal color, and has respirations of 22 breaths/min with adequate depth. Which of the following treatments is most appropriate for this patient?A) Assisted ventilation with a bag-mask device and a head-to-toe examB) Oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and a focused secondary assessmentC) Positive-pressure ventilations and immediate transport to the closest hospitalD) Oxygen via a nasal cannula, vital signs, and prompt transport to the hospital
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