After inserting an oropharyngeal airway,the respiratory therapist notices that the flange is protruding excessively from the patient's mouth.Attem
A) Remove and replace the airway immediately.
B) Turn the airway to the side, and try to catch the tongue in the curve.
C) Take no action; the airway should protrude excessively from the mouth.
D) Turn the airway upside down, and attempt to advance it farther into the mouth.

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An important sign that the distal airway tip may not have passed the back of the tongue is if the flange protrudes excessively from the patient's mouth.If attem

After Inserting an Oropharyngeal Airway,the Respiratory Therapist Notices That the Flange