During a response to a nursing home for a cardiac arrest, you hear and feel a "crunching" sensation during chest compressions. You should:

A) stop CPR and notify the incoming EMS crew.
B) continue chest compressions and ventilations.
C) perform chest compressions with one hand only, and at a depth of 1/2 to 3/4 inch.
D) discontinue chest compressions and continue ventilations.


B

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