After an initial attempt to ventilate an unresponsive apneic patient fails, you reposition the patient's head and reattempt ventilation without success. You should next:
A: administer 5 to 10 abdominal thrusts and reattempt to ventilate.
B: turn the patient onto his side and deliver 5 to 10 back slaps.
C: perform chest compressions, open the airway, and look in the mouth.
D: perform continuous chest compressions until ALS personnel arrive.
Answer: C: perform chest compressions, open the airway, and look in the mouth.
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