The Nurse Finds a Client Pulseless and Breathless

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse finds a client pulseless and breathless.The client's skin is pale and cool,but not cyanotic.Because of this finding,what should the nurse suspect?

• A)Respiratory arrest occurred prior to cardiac arrest.
• B)Cardiac arrest occurred prior to respiratory arrest.
• C)The client cannot be resuscitated.
• D)Arrest was caused by airway obstruction.

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