When inserting an oropharyngeal airway in a child, you should:
A) use a tongue blade to depress the tongue.
B) open the mouth with the tongue-jaw lift.
C) hyperextend the head to facilitate insertion.
D) suction the oropharynx for 15 seconds first.
Answer: A) use a tongue blade to depress the tongue.
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