The Nurse Observes a Patient Who Is Gagging and Using

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes a patient who is gagging and using this gesture see illustration) . What is the nurse's response?

• A) Assume the patient is having throat pain and administer pain medication.
• B) Prepare to perform the Heimlich maneuver.
• C) Assess the patient for cyanosis, difficulty breathing, and stridor and wait until normal breathing resumes.
• D) Sit with the patient until the laryngospasm passes and encourage deep breathing.

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