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Your patient is a 48-year-old male with a history of COPD. He presents in obvious respiratory distress and states that he is coughing up a lot of mucus. His airway is patent, and he is breathing 18 times per minute. You notice labored breathing and accessory muscle use. You should:
A) have the patient cough vigorously to dislodge any mucus.
B) administer oxygen through a nonrebreather mask.
C) provide positive pressure ventilation.
D) suction the airway.

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