A nurse is attending to a client who has had a cardiac arrest. Which of the following steps does the nurse ensure first in the chain of survival?
A) Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation
B) Rapid cardiac defibrillation
C) Immediate access of emergency services
D) Effective advanced life support
C
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The first step involved in the chain of survival is immediate recognition and access of emergency services. This is followed by early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), rapid defibrillation, and effective advanced life support.
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