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A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing
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A 67-year-old man is found unresponsive, not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR.

You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?

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Correct the person giving chest compressions and assess for fatigue to indicate time to switch roles.
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Inform the 1st rescuer to alternate position. You give chest compression and ask the other to provide rescue breaths
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