Which of the following would clearly be detrimental to a patient in cardiac arrest?

A) Ventilating just until the chest rises
B) Performing CPR before defibrillation
C) Interrupting CPR for more than 10 seconds
D) Ventilating without supplemental oxygen


Answer: C) Interrupting CPR for more than 10 seconds

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