A client has gone into ventricular fibrillation. Two nurses run into the room and one nurse tries unsuccessfully to find a pulse. The other nurse immediately begins CPR while the first nurse calls a code and grabs the ambu bag. What is the most important aspect of this attempted resuscitation?
a. Immediate advanced airway placement
b. Initiating a hypothermia protocol as soon as ROSC is obtained
c. Minimizing interruptions for effective compressions
d. Obtaining a STAT 12-lead ECG
c. Minimizing interruptions for effective compressions
rationale: The most crucial aspect of resuscitation is quality compressions with minimal interruptions. It takes several compressions for blood to circulate throughout the body, and stopping compressions greatly compromises this cycle.
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