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When a client develops an airway obstruction from a foreign body but remains conscious, which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct action is to administer the abdominal thrust maneuver (Heimlich maneuver) first to attempt to dislodge the foreign body. This is the priority intervention when a conscious client is experiencing airway obstruction. Inserting an oral airway (Choice A) may worsen the obstruction. Turning the client to the side (Choice C) does not directly address the airway obstruction. Performing a blind finger sweep (Choice D) is not recommended as it can push the object further down the airway. Administering the abdominal thrust maneuver is the most effective and safest initial intervention to clear the airway obstruction.