You arrive to find a 46-year-old male who is complaining of…
You arrive to find a 46-year-old male who is complaining of shortness of breath. Vital signs are as follows: P 122, R 28 and shallow, B/P 174/88. Skin is diaphoretic and flushed (red). The patient admits to a history of asthma, but it is difficult for him to speak. After assuring the patient is in a comfortable position, what is the correct oxygen delivery technique for this scenario?