A conscious child who is in the sniffing position:
A) is trying to align the axes of the airway to improve ventilation.
B) is clearly experiencing a lower airway obstruction.
C) will refuse to lie down and leans forward on outstretched arms.
D) assumes a physical position that optimizes accessory muscle use.
Answer: A) is trying to align the axes of the airway to improve ventilation.
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