When a patient suddenly experiences respiratory difficulty in the cafeteria, the nurse begins assessment for foreign body airway obstruction. What is the most appropriate question to ask the victim?
a. "What did you swallow?"
b. "Are you choking?"
c. "Are you OK?"
d. "Can I help you?"
ANS: B
With complete airway obstruction, the victim cannot speak. Ask, "Are you choking?" With this question the nurse pinpoints the problem and can perform the Heimlich maneuver with no wasted time.
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