The nurse seeing a client stop breathing realizes that there is how mu

The nurse seeing a client stop breathing realizes that there is how much time before the onset of permanent damage?

1. 3 minutes
2. 2 minutes
3. 4 to 6 minutes
4. 20 to 40 minutes

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Extensive damage occurs after 4 to 6 minutes.
Rationale 2: Extensive damage occurs after 4 to 6 minutes.
Rationale 3: After 4 to 6 minutes, the lack of oxygen supply to the brain causes permanent and extensive damage.
Rationale 4: The person is clinically dead 20 to 40 minutes after the heart stops beating.