As you perform the primary assessment on an unresponsive patient, you discover vomitus in her airway. What should you do next?

A) Check the breathing
B) Start positive pressure ventilation
C) Apply supplemental oxygen
D) Suction the airway


D) Suction the airway

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a. A c. C b. B d. D

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The six classifications of nutrients include all of the following EXCEPT _______

a. carbohydrates b. fat c. water d. sugar

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