A patient with an airway obstruction who is conscious, capable of moving air through the upper airway, and can produce a strong cough likely has a ________.

A. partial airway obstruction with poor air exchange
B. total airway obstruction
C. partial airway obstruction with good air exchange
D. total obstructed airway with poor air exchange


Answer: C

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