Aclient with myasthenia gravis is receiving pyridostigmine bromide to control symptoms. recently, the client has begun experiencing increased difficulty in swallowing. what nursing action is most effective in preventing aspiration of food?

According to proper standing posture, from a side view, which parts of the body should be aligned? a. ear, shoulder, hip, knee, and ankle b. stomach, hip, knee, and ankle c. nose, shoulder, hip, knee d. ear, shoulder, fingers, ankle

Which respiratory measurement as useful in differentiating between obstructive and restrictive pulmonary dysfunction

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