The Nurse Observes a Patient Using This Gesture (See Diagram)

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes a patient using this gesture (see diagram) . What should the nurse do?

• 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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