For a victim who is coughing and gagging, as a result of a partial obstruction of the airway by a foreign body, a potential rescuer should __________.

Correct Answer: Option D — immediately give four abdominal thrusts

If a victim is coughing and gagging, the airway is only partially obstructed. Forcing abdominal thrusts prematurely can cause the object to lodge deeper or cause injury. The priority is to encourage the victim to cough forcefully to expel the obstruction naturally while monitoring for complete airway blockage requiring intervention.