Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on child

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The health care team is performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a child following a suspected poisoning. Which action by the nurse would indicate that CPR is warranted? The nurse assesses the child's heart rate at 45 and begins chest compressions. The child is monitored for respiratory complications such as pneumonia. The child is assessed for injury before applying the cardiac monitor. The nurse assesses the child's neurological status following chest compressions.

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