Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client who fell at an outdoor park. On assessment, the client is unconscious and does not have a pulse. The nurse should initially
Correct answer
B
Rationale
For an unconscious client without a pulse, chest compressions (B) are the initial CPR step per American Heart Association guidelines to restore circulation. Rescue breaths (A), checking alert tags (C), or having another check pulse (D) delay critical intervention.