During CPR, when attempting to ventilate a client's lungs, the nurse notes that the chest is not moving. What action should the nurse take first?
A) Use a laryngoscope to check for a foreign body lodged in the esophagus.
B) Reposition the head to validate that the head is in the proper position to open the airway.
C) Turn the client to the side and administer three back blows.
D) Perform a finger sweep of the mouth to remove any vomitus.
Answer: B) Reposition the head to validate that the head is in the proper position to open the airway.
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The nurse is providing teaching for health promotion related to the risk factors of gastric cancer
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