While eating in the hospital cafeteria, the nurse sees a visitor display the "universal sign of choking." Which action should the nurse take first?

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The first action should be to assess the situation by asking, "Are you choking?" to confirm that the person is indeed choking and to determine if they can still breathe or cough, which can influence the next steps in providing aid.

While Eating in the Hospital Cafeteria, the Nurse Sees a Visitor