Which of the following indicate an inability to adequately protect the airway?
1) Wheezing
2) Coma
3) Lack of gag reflex
4) Inability to cough
A)1 and 3 only
B)1, 2, and 3 only
C)3 and 4 only
D)2, 3, and 4 only

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Coma, lack of gag reflex, and inability to cough are all indicators of an inability to adequately protect the airway. Wheezing, while a sign of airway obstruction, does not directly indicate an inability to protect the airway.

Which of the Following Indicate an Inability to Adequately Protect