A 19-year-old woman ingested a large quantity of Darvon. She is responsive to pain only and has slow, shallow respirations. The MOST appropriate airway management for this patient involves:
A) inserting an oral airway and assisting ventilations with a bag-mask device.
B) inserting a nasal airway and assisting ventilations with a bag-mask device.
C) inserting an oral airway and administering oxygen via nonrebreathing mask.
D) suctioning her airway, inserting an oral airway, and administering 100% oxygen.
Answer: B) inserting a nasal airway and assisting ventilations with a bag-mask device.
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