Your initial attempt to ventilate an unresponsive apneic 30-year-old man is met with resistance and you do not see the chest rise. Your second ventilation attempt is also unsuccessful. You should:
A. suction the airway.
B. perform a blind finger sweep.
C. perform 30 chest compressions.
D. ventilate again with greater force.
Answer: C. perform 30 chest compressions.
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