A 3-month-old is not breathing. When you arrive, a woman runs to you with the infant in her arms. He is limp, gray in color, and not breathing. You cannot find a brachial pulse. You should first:

A) find out if the woman is the child's mother.
B) begin CPR.
C) ask when was the last time anyone saw the infant alive.
D) look for any signs of child abuse.


B

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What term refers to the factors that drive health behaviors and environmental conditions?

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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