The nursing assistant is caring for residents in the dining hall when one of the residents suddenly develops the following signs and symptoms: a high-pitched "crowing" sound during breathing and lips are turning blue. The nursing assistant calls for help. Which action should the nursing assistant take next?

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The nursing assistant observes that the resident has developed a partial obstruction with poor air exchange, which is why the resident is making a crowing sound. If the resident is not helped immediately, the resident will lose unconsciousness due to lack of oxygen. The nursing assistant should perform abdominal thrusts until the airway is cleared of the blockage and the resident is able to breathe on their own. The resident will be unable to cough if asked. Only when the resident can forcefully cough and expel the object partially blocking their airway can the nursing assistant leave the resident alone while supervising. Back blows are used with an infant and not an adult to free an object from the airway.

The Nursing Assistant Is Caring for Residents in the Dining