Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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When the nurse is determining the appropriate size of an oropharyngeal airway to insert, what part of a client's body should she measure?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Measuring from the corner of the mouth to the tragus of the ear ensures the oropharyngeal airway is the correct size to maintain an open airway without causing obstruction. Reduction of Risk Potential