When a patient suddenly experiences respiratory difficulty in the cafeteria, the nurse begins assessment for foreign body airway obstruction. The most appropriate question to the victim is:
a. "What did you swallow?"
b. "Are you choking?"
c. "Are you OK?"
d. "Can I help you?"
B
With complete airway obstruction, the victim cannot speak. Ask, "Are you choking?" With this question the nurse pinpoints the problem and can perform the Heimlich with no wasted time.
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