Your patient is a 68-year-old man who has apparently suffered a stroke. He is unable to hold himself in an upright position on the stretcher and has begun to vomit. Which of the following actions would be MOST appropriate?
A) Tighten the chest straps and begin suctioning.
B) Insert an oral airway and lower the head of the stretcher.
C) Place him in the left lateral recumbent position.
D) Suction and begin ventilations with a bag-valvemask.
c
Answer: C
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