A trauma client with multiple open wounds is brought to the emergency department in cardiac arrest.What should the nurse do before providing advanced cardiac life support?
A) Contact the on-call orthopedic surgeon.
B) Don personal protective equipment.
C) Notify the Rapid Response Team.
D) Obtain a complete history from the paramedic.
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