Compared to orotracheal intubation, nasotracheal intubation is less likely to result in hypoxia because:
A) it must be performed on spontaneously breathing patients.
B) the procedure should be performed in less than 10 seconds.
C) it does not involve direct visualization of the vocal cords.
D) patients requiring nasotracheal intubation are usually stable.
Answer: A) it must be performed on spontaneously breathing patients.
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