A patient chokes while eating. The first thing the nurses’ assistant should do is:
A. attempt to remove the obstruction.
B. call for a licensed person.
C. tilt the victim’s head back and give two quick breaths.
D. slap the patient between the shoulder blades.
Answer:D
A patient chokes while eating. The first thing the nurses’ assistant should do is:
A. attempt to remove the obstruction. B. call for a licensed person. C. tilt the victim’s head back and give two quick breaths. D. slap the patient between the shoulder blades.