Morning Report

A nurse enters a patient's room and, after confirming the scene is safe, finds the patient slumped over in a chair and unresponsive.

What should the nurse do first?

• A.Open the airway and give two breaths before checking responsiveness
• B.Check for a pulse only, and start CPR if no pulse is felt within 30 seconds
• C.Check responsiveness and shout for nearby help; activate the emergency response system and send someone to retrieve the AED; then check breathing and pulse simultaneously for no more than 10 seconds
• D.Begin chest compressions immediately since the patient is unresponsive