Why is it important to continue the Heimlich maneuver after the patient loses consciousness?
a. As the unconscious patient is repositioned, this may force additional air through the airway.
b. As the unconscious patient is repositioned, this may dilate the airway further.
c. Manual thrusts performed during consciousness may partially move the object, thus continuing the Heimlich maneuver may further dislodge the object.
d. The patient’s muscles may relax during unconsciousness, facilitating the removal of the object.
d. The patient’s muscles may relax during unconsciousness, facilitating the removal of the object.
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