During your initial assessment of an unconscious adult patient, you find the patient is apneic. You should next
A. assess for a carotid pulse
B. begin chest compressions
C. deliver two rescue breaths
d. place an oropharyngeal airway
Answer: C. deliver two rescue breaths
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