Your assessment of a 5-year-old child reveals that he is unresponsive with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths/min and a heart rate of 50 beats/min. Treatment for this child should include:
A: high-flow oxygen via nonrebreathing mask and rapid transport.
B: back slaps and chest thrusts while attempting artificial ventilations.
C: positive-pressure ventilation, chest compressions, and rapid transport.
D: assisted ventilation with a bag-mask device and rapid transport.
Answer: C: positive-pressure ventilation, chest compressions, and rapid transport.
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