Which statement indicates that the EMT understands airway management in a patient suffering from anaphylaxis?
A) "When providing positive pressure ventilation, it may be difficult to pass air through the swollen tissues."
B) "Epinephrine will help the patient's blood pressure, but not the swollen tissue in the airway."
C) "The best way to open the airway in a patient with upper airway edema is to place the patient in an upright position."
D) "If an oral or nasal airway is used, the airway will be opened and positive pressure ventilation will not be needed."
A
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