A nurse has been providing care for an older adult patient who has a number of comorbid medical conditions
The nurse has been performing frequent assessment throughout the morning due to the patient's pallor, decreased level of consciousness, and unstable vital signs. During the nurse's most recent assessment, the patient has lost consciousness and the carotid pulse is not palpable. What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Applying oxygen by face mask
B) Performing a rapid head-to-toe assessment
C) Initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D) Activating the hospital's code system
D
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