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A. Make continuous attempts to contact medical control.
B. Perform CPR only and initiate immediate transport.
C. Ask the husband if he wants to continue resuscitation.
D. Follow locally established protocols or standing orders.

Ans: D. Follow locally established protocols or standing orders.

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