When ventilating a patient via a nasal ET, what is one advantage this has over an orally placed ET?
A) The tube cannot be bitten down on.
B) There is a need for a laryngoscope.
C) Gag stimulation occurs every time.
D) Head and neck are extended into position.
A
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