For which of the following patients is placement of an oropharyngeal airway indicated?
a. A responsive but confused patient with stridorous respirations
b. A patient who has vomited and responds to painful stimuli by moaning
c. An unresponsive patient who has neither a gag reflex nor a cough reflex
d. A patient with snoring respirations who coughs as the oral airway is placed into his mouth
Answer: c
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