Question

As you feed Mrs. Sanford, she begins to chock. Mrs. Sanford is conscious, but she is unable to speak or cough. The nurse aid SHOULD:

Answer 1

If a person is choking and unable to speak or cough, the nurse aid should perform the Heimlich maneuver or call for emergency medical care.

Step-by-step explanation:

If a person is choking and unable to speak or cough, the nurse aid should immediately provide assistance to clear the airway obstruction. The nurse aid should perform the Heimlich maneuver, also known as abdominal thrusts, to help force the lodged object out of the airway. If the Heimlich maneuver fails, the nurse aid should call for emergency medical care immediately.