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A5-year-old boy suddenly begins coughing while eating peanuts. he is choking and gagging. when he is brought to the ed, but he is awake and is able to give his name. on physical examination, his vital signs are stable. on examination of the chest, inspiratory stridor and intercostal and suprasternal retractions are apparent. which of the following is the most appropriate initial step in management? - allow patient to clear foreign object by spontaneous coughing- clear oropharynx with multiple blind sweeps with finger- position patient and perform back blows- stand behind patient and perform abdominal thrusts- perform emergency tracheostomy and take to surgery

What is a possible consequence of abusing intravenous drug such as heroin? a-hiv transmission b-alcohol poisoning c-improving appetite d-lung cancer

The nurse is documenting with a black pen on the hardcopy nurses' notes about a patient's response to pain medication. the nurse sud- denly realizes that she is writing the note in the wrong chart. what is the best action to take? (43)