Kelley, a CNA, walks into a hospital room and finds Mr. Lowry unresponsive. What should Kelly do next?
A. Calmly check for an open airway, for breathing, and for a pulse.
B. Find another nursing assistant and have the nursing assistant check Mr. Lowry.
C. Run to the nurse's station and page the supervising nurse to come to the room.
D. Call for help immediately and activate the emergency response system.
Answer: D
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