Placing a suction catheter past the base of the tongue:

A) may cause the patient to gag or vomit.
B) will result in aspiration of gastric contents.
C) is effective in thoroughly clearing the airway.
D) commonly causes bradycardia in adult patients


Answer: A) may cause the patient to gag or vomit.

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