A 21-year-old patient presents with labored breathing and audible wheezes,heart rate of 124,respiration 36; he has significantly altered mentation.What is the treatment for this patient?
A) Supplement the breaths with high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
B) Use a pocket mask, which will provide adequate oxygen to improve the patient's condition.
C) Ventilate with a bag-valve mask with high oxygen or FROPVD.
D) Give mouth-to-mouth breathing with a nasal cannula, providing the patient with an increase of oxygen.

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The patient is presenting with symptoms of respiratory distress and altered mentation, indicating a potentially life-threatening condition. The best treatment in this scenario would be to provide ventilatory support with a bag-valve mask with high oxygen concentration or FROPVD. Supplementing with high-concentration oxygen through a nonrebreather mask and using a pocket mask or mouth-to-mouth breathing with a nasal cannula would not be sufficient to adequately support the patient's respiratory needs.

A 21-Year-Old Patient Presents with Labored Breathing and Audible Wheezes,heart