The nasopharyngeal airway is MOST beneficial because it:
A. can effectively stabilize fractured nasal bones if it is inserted properly.
B. is generally well tolerated in conscious patients with an intact gag reflex.
C. effectively maintains the airway of a patient in cardiopulmonary arrest.
D. can maintain a patent airway in a semiconscious patient with a gag reflex.
Answer: D. can maintain a patent airway in a semiconscious patient with a gag reflex.
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