You respond to a 68-year-old male complaining of shortness of breath. He is sitting upright, speaking in 2–3 word sentences. Assessment findings: - RR: 28 and labored - SpO₂: 90% on room air - Audible wheezes - BP: 168/94 - HR: 112 - History: COPD and hypertension He has a prescribed albuterol inhaler but has not used it yet. What is your best initial action? A. Assist the patient with his prescribed albuterol inhaler B. Apply a nonrebreather mask at 15 L/min C. Begin positive pressure ventilation with a BVM D. Place the patient supine and administer aspirin