You are caring for an 8-month-old boy who is unresponsive after choking on a piece of hard candy. As you look into his mouth, you can see the candy in the back of his oropharynx. What would your next action be?

A) Provide five abdominal thrusts
B) Attempt to retrieve and remove the candy
C) Check the brachial pulse
D) Perform a blind finger sweep


B) Attempt to retrieve and remove the candy

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