A nurse at a health care facility is caring for a client who requires an artificial airway. The use of an oral airway would be indicated for which of the following clients?
A) A client who is under general anesthesia.
B) A client who has rhinosinusitis.
C) A client who has upper airway secretions.
D) A client who has an upper airway obstruction that cannot be cleared.
A
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The nurse could use the oral airway for a client who is recovering from general anesthesia. An oral airway is a curved device that keeps a relaxed tongue positioned forward within the mouth, preventing the tongue from obstructing the upper airway. It is most commonly used in clients who are unconscious and cannot protect their own airways, such as those recovering from general anesthesia or a seizure. The presence of secretions or infections do not normally necessitate the use of an artificial airway. An upper airway obstruction may require a tracheostomy if it cannot be cleared manually.
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