Safety and Infection Control Q 14

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Nurse Maureen is talking to a male client, the client begins choking on his lunch. He’s coughing forcefully. The nurse should:

  

     A. Stand him up and perform the abdominal thrust maneuver from behind.

     B. Lay him down, straddle him, and perform the abdominal thrust maneuver.

     C. Leave him to get assistance.

     D. Stay with him but not intervene at this time.

    

    

Correct Answer: D. Stay with him but not intervene at this time.

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If the client is coughing, he should be able to dislodge the object or cause complete obstruction. If a complete obstruction occurs, the nurse should perform the abdominal thrust maneuver with the client standing.

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Option A: This would only be applicable if there is a complete obstruction, in which the client would not be able to cough anymore.

Option B: If the client is unconscious, she should lay him down.

Option C: A nurse should never leave a choking client alone.

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