Which of the following statements regarding chest compressions is TRUE?
A) Compress the chest at a rate of at least 120 compressions per minute in an adult.
B) Use a compression pattern of 15 compressions followed by two ventilations for adult patients.
C) Mechanical devices can be a useful tool in the case of prolonged CPR or in situations where manpower is scarce.
D) Compress the adult chest to a depth of one inch and then allow the chest to fully recoil.
C
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