A 2-year-old is in shock. The healthcare professional assesses the child’s heart rate as 52 beats/min. What action by the healthcare professional is most appropriate?
a. Get an ECG.
b. Increase the intravenous rate.
c. Sedate the child.
d. Begin CPR
Ans: d. Begin CPR
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