How should the Heimlich maneuver be modified for an obese patient?
A) Additional manual thrusts may have to be administered.
B) The patient may have to be placed in the lateral position.
C) The patient may have to be placed in the prone position.
D) Manual thrusts may have to be performed on the front of the patient.
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