A client at 32 weeks gestation chokes on her food and becomes unconscious. The nurse's immediate action is to:

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If a client becomes unconscious, chest thrusts are discontinued, and the client is placed on her back. A pillow or rolled blanket is placed under the right abdominal flank and hip to displace the uterus to the left side. If defibrillation is needed, the paddles are placed one rib interspace higher because the heart is slightly displaced by the uterus.

A Client at 32 Weeks Gestation Chokes on Her Food