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?
Administer high-flow oxygen via a non-rebreather mask.
Prepare the patient for immediate intubation.
Perform an emergent cricothyrotomy.
Perform the Heimlich maneuver to attempt to dislodge the obstruction.