Mrs. Lewis normally eats meals independently in her room. You check on her and see her clutching her throat. She is unable to cough or speak. You put on the call light. Your next action should be to:

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Perform abdominal thrusts. Abdominal thrusts are indicated if a choking victim is unable to cough or speak. Because CNAs observe and feed residents with swallowing difficulties, they need to be competent in this skill.

Mrs. Lewis normally eats meals independently in her room. You check on her and see her clutching her throat. She is unable to cough or speak. You put on the call light. Your next action should be to:

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