A patient is placed on noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV).The patient is on a nasal mask and is having trouble keeping his mouth closed due to tachypnea and dyspnea.Breath sounds are diminished bilaterally.The patient is also complaining of nasal dryness.What should be done to help the patient?
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