Airway management can be challenging in patients with Down syndrome because their:
A. teeth are misaligned and they have a large tongue.
B. occiput is round, which causes flexion of the neck.
C. tongue is relatively small and falls back in the throat.
D. mandible is large, which inhibits a mask-to-face seal.
Answer: A. teeth are misaligned and they have a large tongue.
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