According to the START triage system, a nonbreathing patient should be triaged as immediate if:

A) he or she is in need of immediate intubation.
B) the airway is completely blocked by swelling.
C) a manual airway maneuver restores breathing.
D) he or she does not respond to two rescue breaths.


Answer: C) a manual airway maneuver restores breathing.

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