Which of the following is an anatomical difference between an adult patient and a child patient?
A. Airway structures are less easily obstructed in the child.
B. The child has a larger mouth and nose.
C. The tongue of the child takes up proportionally more space in the mouth.
D. The airway structures may be more developed than in older adults.
C
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