Standing in a fast-food line,the person in front,while munching on a cookie,begins to cough heavily,takes deep inspirations,and waves his arms around wildly.The nurse should immediately:

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When a person is choking but alert enough to attempt to cough and force the obstruction up and out by themselves,allowing them to do so alone is best,because more expelling force occurs that way.Only when the person shows signs of not being able to breathe beyond the obstruction should the Heimlich maneuver be applied.

Standing in a Fast-Food Line,the Person in Front,while Munching on a Cookie,begins