After an initial attempt to ventilate a patient fails, you reposition the patient's head and reattempt ventilation without success. You should next
A. assess for a carotid pulse and initiate CPR if necessary
B. use a flow-restricted oxygen-powered ventilation device
C. initiate airway obstruction removal techniques and provide transport
D. continue to reposition the patient's head at the scene until you are able to secure a patent airway
Answer: C. initiate airway obstruction removal techniques and provide transport
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