Which airway adjunct would be appropriate for a patient with a suspected airway obstruction?

The appropriate choice for a patient with a suspected airway obstruction is both the oropharyngeal airway (OPA) and the nasopharyngeal airway (NPA).

An OPA is designed to maintain or open the airway in patients who are unable to do so themselves, particularly in cases where the tongue may be blocking the airway. It provides a clear passage for air to flow into the lungs, making it critical in airway management, especially in unresponsive patients with no gag reflex.

On the other hand, an NPA is useful for patients who are conscious or have a reduced level of consciousness but still have a gag reflex. It can be more effective than an OPA in these situations because it can be inserted without triggering the gag reflex, thus aiding patients who might have a partially obstructed airway.

Both adjuncts are important tools in airway management and can be utilized based on the specific situation and condition of the patient. Therefore, the correct option is to recognize that both the OPA and NPA can be effectively employed depending on the patient's level of consciousness and the nature of the airway obstruction.