Blood, vomitus, and foreign bodies are removed from the oropharynx of the unconscious patient by:
a. stimulating the cough reflex.
b. using a sweeping motion with the finger.
c. performing a back thrust.
d. using suction.
D
Suction is used to remove blood, vomitus, or foreign bodies from the airway of an unconscious patient. The other choices put the patient at risk for aspiration or further injury if a neck injury is involved.
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