The MOST appropriate airway management for an actively seizing child whose airway is not maintainable with positioning involves:
A) immediate endotracheal intubation.
B) insertion of an oropharyngeal airway adjunct.
C) nasal airway insertion and suctioning as needed.
D) 100% oxygen and a left lateral recumbent position.
Answer: C) nasal airway insertion and suctioning as needed.
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