Your 68-year-old patient is in cardiac arrest. His wife states that he was working in the yard and just slumped over. What should you suspect is the cause of his cardiac arrest?
A) A pulseless ventricular rhythm
B) Anaphylaxis from a bee sting
C) Respiratory arrest
D) Diabetic ketoacidosis
Answer: A
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