A patient with copious amounts of secretions has required nasotracheal suctioning for the past 36 hours and has now developed mild epistaxis. Which of the following should the respiratory therapist recommend?
A. Insert a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) to facilitate suctioning.
B. Discontinue nasotracheal suctioning for 24 hours and reassess the patient.
C. Insert a nasopharyngeal airway after bleeding has been controlled.
D. Insert an oral endotracheal tube to allow for better airway access.
Answer: C. Insert a nasopharyngeal airway after bleeding has been controlled.
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