If experiencing a complete airway obstruction, and no help is available, you can dislodge the object yourself by ____.

A. administering self-abdominal thrusts
B. administering self-chest thrusts
C. lying in a dorsal recumbent position and pulling your knees in
D. leaning forward and coughing


Answer: A

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