As you start to insert an oropharyngeal airway into your patient's mouth, he begins to make gagging sounds. You should immediately:
A) pause until the patient stops gagging, then continue advancing the device.
B) rotate the device 90 degrees to reduce stimulation of the gag reflex.
C) remove the device and maintain the airway without it.
D) select a smaller device and try again.
C
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