A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the emergency depart…

A mother brings her 2-year-old child to the emergency department, reporting that the child suddenly began coughing, gagging, and drooling excessively. The child is now calm but has intermittent wheezing and a hoarse voice. Which of the following is the nurse’s priority action?

A 2-year-old boy presents to the clinic with a persistent co…

A 2-year-old boy presents to the clinic with a persistent cough, difficulty swallowing, and stridor that worsens when the child is lying down. The mother reports that these symptoms began abruptly during playtime. Mother thinks that her son swallowed a “lego”. What is the nurse’s priority action?