A patient with a swallowing disorder eats dinner unsupervised and begins to choke. What immediate action should the nurse take?
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Correct answer: Perform abdominal thrusts (Heimlich) as needed and call for help
Choking is a life‐threat emergency; nurse should intervene immediately with appropriate manoeuvre and call for help.
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