Question

You arrive at a​ restaurant, and as you approach your​ 58-year-old male​ patient, you note that he is sitting at a​ table, panicked and laboring to breathe. As you get​ closer, you note audible​ stridor, and the patient is cyanotic. You feel very little movement of air from his mouth or​ nose; your initial impression would​ be: __________.

Answer 1

The patient's symptoms suggest a blocked airway, possibly due to choking. Prompt action is needed to clear the obstruction and restore breathing.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the symptoms described, the patient is likely experiencing severe respiratory distress. The audible stridor and cyanosis indicate a blocked airway. The lack of air movement, along with the difficulty in breathing, suggests that the patient is likely choking. Immediate action should be taken to clear the obstruction and restore the patient's breathing.