You have been called for an elderly male patient who suddenly collapsed. On scene you find an 82-year-old man lying on the garage floor. Assessment reveals him to be unresponsive and not breathing. Which one of the following should you do immediately?
A) Determine the "down time."
B) Apply the AED.
C) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
D) Check for a carotid pulse.
D
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