A patient with a history of sleep apnea is experiencing difficulty maintaining an airway during conscious sedation. Which of the following should the nurse do to assist this patient?
A) Prepare to administer a reversal agent.
B) Begin artificial ventilations.
C) Measure oxygen saturation.
D) Apply prescribed oxygen via face mask.
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