You and your partner are performing CPR on a 2-year-old female in cardiac arrest. During your resuscitation attempt, you should:
A: perform compressions and ventilations at a ratio of 30:2.
B: attach the AED pads after 5 minutes of high-quality CPR.
C: hyperventilate her because she is severely hypoxic.
D: allow the chest to fully recoil in between compressions.
Answer: D: allow the chest to fully recoil in between compressions.
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