A 24-year-old intoxicated female patient was pulled from a pool by hotel personnel. The primary assessment reveals her airway to be open and her breathing adequate. Her radial pulse is strong but fast and she is persistently coughing. Vital signs are pulse 144, respirations 24, blood pressure 166/100; and SpO2 93%. Which one of the following would be considered appropriate in the care of this patient?
A) Abdominal thrusts to remove water from the lungs
B) Supplemental oxygen through a nasal cannula
C) Deep oral suctioning to remove water from the airway
D) Precautionary application of the automated external defibrillator
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