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A nurse is about to perform chest compressions on a 5-year-old child. The nurse is aware that the depth of compression for children is:

1 ½ to 1 inch
½ to 1 inch
2 to 2 ½ inches
1 inch to 1 ½ inches

Explanation

Answer: D - When performing chest compressions on children older than 1 year, the nurse should maintain the depth of compression between 1 inch to 1 ½ inches. The depth of chest compressions for adults is between 1 ½ inches to 2 inches. The depth of chest compressions for infants is between ½ inch and 1 inch.

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