A 21-year-old female has overdosed on an unknown drug. She has snoring respirations and an intact gag reflex. She has weak respiratory effort and is slightly cyanotic. Given these assessment findings, your care should include:

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A nasal airway (nasopharyngeal airway) is appropriate because the patient has an intact gag reflex, which contraindicates the use of an oropharyngeal airway. It helps maintain an open airway and supports ventilation.

A 21-Year-Old Female Has Overdosed on an Unknown Drug