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A resident in the dining room is clutching her throat, cannot speak, and cannot cough. What should you do?
- A.Offer her a glass of water to wash the food down
- B.Pat her back lightly once and return to serving trays
- C.Give abdominal thrusts if you are trained, while help is called
- D.Wait to see if the food clears on its own in a minute
Correct answer
C. Give abdominal thrusts if you are trained, while help is called
Why
A resident who cannot speak or cough has a blocked airway and needs abdominal thrusts and emergency help at once. Water, light pats, and waiting do not clear a complete obstruction.
Content outline: Basic Nursing Skills - Emergency Care: Choking · From the Basic Nursing Skills practice bank (BN-138).