While ventilating an apneic 33-year-old man, you note that his stomach is becoming slightly distended. You should:
A. insert a multilumen airway device.
B. suction his airway for 15 seconds.
C. perform 5 to 10 abdominal thrusts.
D. recheck and reposition his airway.
Answer: D. recheck and reposition his airway.
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