An oropharyngeal airway should not be used in children who have ingested a caustic or petroleum-based product because it may:
A. depress the gag reflex.
B. cause the child to vomit.
C. result in airway swelling.
D. result in a soft-tissue injury.
Answer: B. cause the child to vomit.
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