Nurse Bianca is providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to a child, age 4. the nurse should:

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The nurse should use the heel of one hand and compress 1" to 1½ ". The nurse should use the heels of both hands clasped together and compress the sternum 1½ "to 2" for an adult. For a small child, two-person rescue may be inappropriate. For a child, the nurse should deliver 20 breaths/minute instead of 12.

Nurse Bianca Is Providing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to a Child