The nurse finds a patient unresponsive and not breathing.While beginning CPR,the nurse realizes that the best outcome for this patient would be if CPR was started at which time?

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The best outcomes from CPR occur when it is begun within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse.The most successful cases are ones in which CPR plus AED (automatic external defibrillator)are used within 3 to 5 minutes.A.It will be difficult to determine the length of time of asystole.C.CPR should be started immediately upon patient discovery.D.Waiting 8 to 10 minutes would not ensure a successful outcome when implementing CPR.

The Nurse Finds a Patient Unresponsive and Not Breathing