What do snoring respirations in an unconscious patient indicate?

A. Blood or other secretions in the upper airway
B. Spasm of the larynx and closure of the vocal cords
C. Severe upper airway obstruction from a foreign body
D. Partial occlusion of the posterior pharynx by the tongue


Answer: D. Partial occlusion of the posterior pharynx by the tongue

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