A 6-month-old has had a fever and cough for 4 days. She is limp and does not respond to you. Her color is grayish and there is only slight air movement at her mouth and nose after opening her airway. Her brachial pulse is 40. You should:
A) begin ventilations and chest compressions.
B) perform ventilations and cool her.
C) apply oxygen by nonrebreather mask and continue to monitor her pulse.
D) perform a series of chest thrusts and back blows.
A
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