A 30-year-old female was assaulted by a gang as she was leaving a nightclub. She has massive facial trauma and slow, gurgling respirations. As your partner manually stabilizes her head, you should:
A. apply oxygen via a nonrebreathing mask.
B. visualize her mouth for obvious wounds.
C. begin immediate ventilatory assistance.
D. suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds.
Answer: D. suction her oropharynx for 15 seconds.
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