When performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on an adult client, what compression-to-ventilation rate should be maintained?
a. 1 compression and 1 ventilation c. 10 compressions and 2 ventilations
b. 5 compressions and 1 ventilation d. 15 compressions and 2 ventilations
D
Maintain the compression rate for approximately 100 times per minute, injecting 2 ventilations after every 15 compressions.
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