An older patient recently admitted from a homeless shelter experiences cardiac arrest. The patient has no resuscitation orders. What should the nurse do first?
1. Notify the shift supervisor.
2. Notify the homeless shelter.
3. Notify the admitting physician.
4. Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
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Rationale: The supervisor will need to be notified, but it is not the first step to be taken.
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