A 1-year-old male is in respiratory distress and wheezing. His pulse is 156, respirations 32, and SpO₂ 95% on 5 liters of blow-by oxygen. His mother denies a medical history for him, but states that she suffers from asthma and uses an albuterol inhaler. Of the following, what would be appropriate in the care of this child?
A) Transport in semi-Fowler's position.
B) Contact medical direction for authorization to administer albuterol MDI.
C) Add humidity to the oxygen.
D) Increase oxygen to high concentration through a mask.
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