The nurse suspects a 3-year-old child who is coughing vigorously has aspirated a small object.Which action should the nurse take first?

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If the nurse suspects aspiration in a child who is coughing vigorously,the nurse should encourage the child to continue coughing.If coughing weakens,the nurse should perform the choking maneuver by administering five rapid back blows alternated with five upward thrusts to the upper abdomen with a fisted hand,just below the rib cage.A blind finger sweep should never be performed because it could push the foreign object into the airway.

The Nurse Suspects a 3-Year-Old Child Who Is Coughing Vigorously