The airway examination of a patient reveals Mallampati airway class II and a thyromental distance of 7 cm.The statement that is most appropriate about the intubation of this patient is which of the following?
A) An oral intubation should be attempted first.
B) Routine intubation of this patient may be impossible.
C) This patient will have an airway management problem.
D) This patient may require invasive airway management in the future.

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The Airway Examination of a Patient Reveals Mallampati Airway Class