Perhaps the simplest way to determine if a patient has a patent airway is to:
A) say "hello."
B) check for adequate chest rise.
C) determine a respiratory rate.
D) auscultate for breath sounds.

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Saying "hello" and observing if the patient can respond verbally is a simple and immediate way to assess if the airway is patent, as it indicates that air can pass through the vocal cords.

Perhaps the Simplest Way to Determine If a Patient Has