Which nerve is most susceptible to injury when pressure is applied to the angle of the jaw while keeping the airway open?

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Abducens nerve (6th cranial nerve)Facial nerve (7th cranial nerve)Trochlear nerve (4th cranial nerve)Glossopharyngeal nerve (9th cranial nerve)Vagus nerve (10th cranial nerve)

Explanation

Applying pressure at the angle of the jaw to maintain a patent airway can compress the facial nerve (7th cranial nerve), making it the most likely nerve to be damaged in this scenario.