If vomiting occurs during resuscitation,
A. call for an advanced provider with special airway equipment.
B. ignore the vomitus and continue ventilation.
C. stop and wait until suction arrives to clear the mouth.
D. turn the patient, clear the mouth, and continue.
Answer: D
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