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An elderly patient with an unknown medical history has been found unresponsive in bed. You are unable to wake him, and he is snoring loudly. Which of the following is the most likely explanation and best course of action?
A) The patient has vomited; turn him on his side and begin suctioning.
B) The patient has choked on a foreign body; you should perform abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver).
C) The patient's tongue is obstructing his airway; perform a head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver.
D) The patient's breathing is adequate since you can hear snoring; apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask.
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Easier than I thought, thank you
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Pleasure to help
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