You are assessing an unconscious patient and you suspect that they have an airway obstruction, what would be the most common cause of airway obstruction?
A)Emesis
B)Broken teeth
C)Foreign body
D)The tongue

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The most common cause of airway obstruction in an unconscious patient is the tongue. When attempting to open an unconscious patient's airway you should check to ensure their tongue is not blocking their airway.

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