Before intubating a patient who has been chemically sedated and paralyzed, it is MOST important for the paramedic to:
A) administer 0.5 mg of atropine sulfate.
B) hyperventilate the patient at 24 breaths/min.
C) adequately preoxygenate with 100% oxygen.
D) suction the oropharynx to clear any secretions.
Answer: C) adequately preoxygenate with 100% oxygen.
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