Which of the following patients demonstrates clearly that they can maintain their own airway and breathing?
A) An 18-year-old man vomiting in his sleep after drinking too much at a party.
B) A 62-year-old woman with shortness of breath from an acute onset of pulmonary edema.
C) A 28-year-old man who is hypotensive and is complaining of palpitations.
D) A 42-year-old man who appropriately answers all of your questions with full sentences.
Answer: D
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