Appropriate bag-mask ventilation for an apneic 3-year-old child involves:
A) ensuring a consistently delivered tidal volume of 400 mL.
B) providing hyperventilation to ensure carbon dioxide elimination.
C) hyperextending the head to ensure an adequate mask-to-face seal.
D) delivering each breath over 1 second until the chest rises visibly.
Answer: D) delivering each breath over 1 second until the chest rises visibly.
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