Which finding would the PACU nurse evaluate as indicating the patient is progressing toward maintaining his own airway?

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When a patient starts to "fight" or resist the oral airway, it indicates that they are regaining their gag and cough reflexes, which are crucial for maintaining their own airway. This is a sign of improvement in their ability to protect and maintain their airway independently.

Which Finding Would the PACU Nurse Evaluate as Indicating the Patient