What is the best way to determine that you are getting adequate ventilation with a bag-valve mask?

A) Ensure the pulse oximeter reads 95 to 100%.
B) Hyperventilate the patient until the oxygen saturation reaches 100%.
C) Look for chest rise and fall.
D) Push the full amount of the bag into the patient.


C

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