A Patient Has Been Found with No Pulse or Respirations

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient has been found with no pulse or respirations.The cardiopulmonary arrest team has been called.What should the nurse do while awaiting the team's arrival?

• A)Gather the patient's medical record and medication administration record.
• B)Obtain the crash cart.
• C)Notify the patient's primary care provider.
• D)Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

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