Which one of the following statements about the use of an oropharyngeal airway is true?
A) It replaces a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver, freeing up your hands for other tasks.
B) It prevents patients from vomiting.
C) It can be used in any adult patient.
D) It helps keep the tongue from obstructing the airway.
D
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