A patient who is conscious, capable of moving air through the upper airway, and can produce a strong cough likely has a
a. partial airway obstruction with poor air exchange.
b. total airway obstruction.
c. partial airway obstruction with good air exchange.
d. total obstructed airway with poor air exchange.
c
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