195. A community health nurse is teaching a community group about basic first aid for choking in adults. What is the technical aspect of the Heimlich maneuver?
A.
Performing abdominal thrusts very gently
B.
Performing rapid, upward abdominal thrusts above the navel, or chest thrusts for pregnant/obese individuals, until obstruction is relieved
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C.
Giving back blows only
D.
Performing chest compressions only
📖 Additional Information
Performing abdominal thrusts very gently
Performing rapid, upward abdominal thrusts above the navel, or chest thrusts for pregnant/obese individuals, until obstruction is relieved
