A n oral and nasal airway should be:

A n oral and nasal airway should be:
A . Cleaned well for reuse after the run
B . Inserted in all critically injured patients
C . Used to keep the tongue from blocking the airway
D . used in order to prevent the need for suctioning

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Answer: C

Explanation:

While unconscious the tongue has a tendency to fall back in the mouth and block the airway. An oral or nasal airway is used to prevent this.