You have been called to a residence for a cognitively challenged 32-year-old female who drank from a bottle of floor cleaner. She is conscious, but having a difficult time breathing due to swelling from burns in her mouth, with mild stridor on inspiration. Which of the following would be your initial action in caring for this patient?

A) Contact poison control.
B) Insert a nasal airway.
C) Suction the airway.
D) Place an oral airway.


B

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