A Child Has Choked on a Hotdog While on a Picnic

question 9

Multiple Choice

A child has choked on a hotdog while on a picnic and is unable to breathe.What method should the nurse use to try to clear the airway?

• A) Use abdominal thrusts.
• B) Place the child prone and push on the back.
• C) Use back slaps.
• D) Use chest thrusts.

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