You should deliver chest compressions to an unconscious adult patient in cardiac arrest by:

A. compressing quickly and releasing slowly.
B. compressing the sternum between the nipples.
C. placing the heel of your hand on the xiphoid.
D. depressing the sternum 2? to 2½?.


Answer: B. compressing the sternum between the nipples.

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