Priority Action in Cardiac Arrest

Very Easy Physiological Adaptation Medical Emergencies

A patient suddenly collapses and appears unresponsive in the waiting room. The nurse finds that the patient has no pulse and is not breathing. What is the priority nursing action in this medical emergency?

Call for help and activate the emergency response team.

Begin high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.

Check the patient's airway for any obstructions.

Administer oxygen via nasal cannula.

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