A respiratory therapist notices that a semiconscious patient is not moving enough air and has a problem coughing up mucus.An attempt to insert an oropharyngeal airway is unsuccessful because the patient is struggling.Which of the following is the most appropriate action?
A) Perform a tracheostomy.
B) Insert a Berman airway.
C) Use a nasopharyngeal airway.
D) Sedate the patient, and insert the oropharyngeal airway.

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