A young woman who overdosed on heroin is unresponsive with slow, shallow breathing. As you attempt to insert an oropharyngeal airway, she begins to gag. You should:
A: make sure you are using the most appropriate size of oropharyngeal airway.
B: remove the oropharyngeal airway and be prepared to suction her mouth.
C: place her on her side until she stops gagging and then suction her mouth.
D: suction the patient's oropharynx as you insert a nasopharyngeal airway.
Answer: B: remove the oropharyngeal airway and be prepared to suction her mouth.
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