A 46-year-old male presents to the emergency department with sudden onset of difficulty breathing and inability to speak after eating a piece of steak. He appears in distress, is noticeably cyanotic, and is gesturing to his throat. What is the most appropriate initial intervention by the nurse?
Perform the Heimlich maneuver to attempt to dislodge the obstruction.
Administer high-flow oxygen via a non-rebreather mask.
Perform an emergent cricothyrotomy.
Prepare the patient for immediate intubation.