The public health nurse is preparing an education program on preventing laryngeal trauma and obstruction for community members. What should the nurse include in this program?

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A) Teaching the Heimlich maneuver is essential for responding to choking incidents, which can cause laryngeal trauma or obstruction.B) Abstaining from eating while under the influence of alcohol can prevent choking, as alcohol impairs the reflexes necessary for safe swallowing.D) Wearing a medical alert bracelet if allergic to stinging insects is important because insect stings can cause swelling that may lead to airway obstruction.E) Advising individuals who wear dentures to take small bites can help prevent choking, which is a risk for laryngeal trauma or obstruction.

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