When inserting a nasopharyngeal airway, the EMT should remember that:
A) The patient cannot be responsive or have a gag reflex
B) An oil-based lubricant is needed for smooth insertion
C) The head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver or jaw-thrust maneuver is not needed after insertion
D) The nasal mucosa may bleed even with proper insertion
D) The nasal mucosa may bleed even with proper insertion
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