Nasotracheal intubation of a patient with upper airway burns:
A) is a complicated procedure and should be avoided.
B) should be performed if the patient has mild stridor.
C) is indicated if the patient is unconscious and apneic.
D) is generally well tolerated in patients who are awake.
Answer: A) is a complicated procedure and should be avoided.
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