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10. You and your partner are ventilating an apneic adult when you notice that his stomach is becoming distended. You should:A.suction his airway for up to 15 seconds.B.reposition his head.C.increase the rate and volume of your ventilations.D.decrease your ventilation rate but use more volume.
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