Standing in a fast-food line, the person in front, while munching on a cookie, begins to cough heavily, takes deep inspirations, and waves his arms around wildly. What should be the nurse's first action?
a. Start rescue breathing as quickly as possi-ble.
b. Start chest compressions as quickly as possible.
c. Perform abdominal thrusts.
d. Do nothing at this point as long as air is exchanged.
D
When a person is choking but alert enough to attempt to cough and force the obstruction up and out by himself, allowing him to do so alone is best because more expelling force occurs that way. Only when the person shows signs of not being able to breathe beyond the obstruction should abdominal thrusts be applied.
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