The Nurse Observes a Patient Using This Gesture (See Diagram)

The nurse observes a patient using this gesture (see diagram) . What should the nurse do?

A) assume the patient is having throat pain and administer pain medication
B) prepare to perform the Heimlich maneuver
C) assess the patient for cyanosis, difficulty breathing, and stridor and wait until normal breathing resumes
D) sit with the patient until the laryngospasm passes and encourage deep breathing