While the EMT is inserting an oropharyngeal airway, the patient gags. The EMT should:
A) Remove the airway and maintain the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
B) Lubricate the oropharyngeal airway and reattempt insertion
C) Reattempt insertion using a smaller oropharyngeal airway
D) Use a tongue depressor to better place the oral airway
A) Remove the airway and maintain the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver
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