After opening the airway of a client with a complete airway obstruction, the nurse helps the client lie in the recovery position. Which of the following reasons explains the nurse's action?
A) To assess the spontaneous breathing of the client
B) To maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration of fluid
C) To allow the client to regain his or her strength
D) To maximize ventilation to the lower airway
B
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After opening the airway, nurses place a breathing client in the recovery position to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration of fluid. If breathing is not restored within 10 seconds, the client remains supine, and two rescue breaths are administered.
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