**Core Concept:** Holding the laryngoscope by the right-handed person for intubation
Laryngoscopy and intubation are essential skills for managing patients with respiratory distress or difficulty breathing. In the context of the question, we need to determine the appropriate hand to hold the laryngoscope for intubation by a right-handed person.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right:**
Correct answer **Option C:** Right hand is chosen because right-handed individuals typically use their left hand for tasks involving the right side of the body. In this case, the patient's airway management involves the right side of the body, necessitating the right hand to hold the laryngoscope.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect:**
**Option A:** Holding the laryngoscope with the left hand would be incorrect as it contradicts the natural hand preference for right-handed individuals.
**Option B:** Holding the laryngoscope with the right hand is not correct because that would not align with the natural hand preference for right-handed individuals.
**Option D:** Holding the laryngoscope with the non-dominant hand (left hand for a right-handed person) is incorrect, as it does not align with hand preference and could lead to poor visualization of the glottis during intubation.
**Clinical Pearl:**
Right-handed individuals should hold the laryngoscope with their left hand while performing intubation, ensuring the right hand is free to guide the endotracheal tube. This approach allows for better control of the tube's direction and facilitates optimal visualization of the glottis.
**Correct Answer:** Option C: Right hand
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