A Patient Complaining of Shortness of Breath and a History

Multiple Choice

A patient complaining of shortness of breath and a history of asthma has the following vital signs: pulse 96, respirations 20, blood pressure 132/86, and SpO₂ 92% on room air. Mild wheezing is noted bilaterally and the patient states that she has run out of her rescue inhaler (albuterol) . Regarding the patient's respiratory status, you would administer:

A) 2 lpm O₂ through a nasal cannula.
B) 4 lpm O₂ through a nasal cannula.
C) 12 lpm O₂ through a nonrebreather.
D) 15 lpm O₂ through a nonrebreather.