A child who has no recent history of illness suddenly appears cyanotic and cannot speak after playing with a small toy. You should:

A. perform abdominal thrusts.
B. visualize the child's airway.
C. perform a blind finger sweep.
D. give oxygen and transport at once.


Answer: A. perform abdominal thrusts.

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