The nurse has entered a patient's room and found the patient unresponsive and not breathing. What is the nurse's next appropriate action?
A) Palpate the patient's carotid pulse.
B) Illuminate the patient's call light.
C) Begin performing chest compressions.
D) Activate the Emergency Response System (ERS).
Ans: D
Feedback:
After checking for responsiveness and breathing, the nurse should activate the ERS. Assessment of carotid pulse should follow and chest compressions may be indicated. Illuminating the call light is an insufficient response.
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