4. this organ changes alcohol into
a form that is less harmful to the body.
5. alcohol's effect on this organ
can lead to dependency. some people are
more likely to develop dependency than
others are. however, anyone can become
dependent if he or she drinks a lot of
alcohol often enough.

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