The nurse is off-duty and watching a youth baseball game when one of the players gets hit in the chest with a ball. The child immediately drops to the ground and is unresponsive. What is the priority action for the nurse to initiate?
A)Initiate CPR.
B)Call 911.
C)Find the parents and offer them comfort.
D)Check the child for hemorrhage.

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The priority action is to initiate CPR as the child is unresponsive, indicating a potential cardiac arrest or severe injury. Immediate CPR can help maintain circulation and oxygenation until emergency services arrive.

The Nurse Is Off-Duty and Watching a Youth Baseball Game