Which of the following is true concerning the procedure for inserting a nasopharyngeal airway (NPA)?
A) It can only be placed in the right nostril.
B) The length of the device is not as important as it is with oropharyngeal airways.
C) The bevel should be turned toward the nasal septum.
D) If a water-soluble lubricant is not available, a silicon spray can be substituted.
C
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