The depth of compressions for a child is
A. approximately one-third to one-half the depth of the chest.
B. approximately one-half to three-fourths of the depth of the child's body.
C. approximately three-fourths of the depth of the child's body.
D. 1/2 to 1 inch.
Answer: A
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