A nurse arrives at the scene of a code and begins to assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of an adult. The nurse delivers compressions by pushing down on the chest to a depth of:
A. 1 inch
B. 1½ inches
C. 2 inches
D. 4 inches
Answer: C. 2 inches
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