How do oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal airways help to restore airway patency?
A) Isolating or protecting the lower airway from aspiration
B) Displacing the soft palate and uvula posteriorly
C) Lifting and displacing the epiglottis anteriorly
D) Separating the tongue from the posterior pharyngeal wall
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