Your patient appears awake, but barely looks at you when you call his name. His airway is open, and he is breathing at 34 times per minute. He appears cyanotic. Which of the following adjuncts is most appropriate at this point?
A) Nonrebreather mask
B) Bag-valve mask
C) Nasopharyngeal airway
D) Nasal cannula

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The patient appears to be in respiratory distress and is not maintaining adequate oxygen saturation, as seen by the cyanosis. The most appropriate adjunct in this scenario would be a bag-valve mask, which can provide positive pressure ventilation and help improve oxygenation. The other options may not provide enough oxygen or support for the patient's current condition. It may also be necessary to consider advanced airway management if the patient's condition continues to deteriorate.

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