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What is the FIRST thing a nurse aide should do when finding an unresponsive client?

  1. Administer CPR

  2. Call for help

  3. Start rescue breathing

  4. Check for a pulse

The correct answer is: Administer CPR

A nurse aide should first check for a pulse when finding an unresponsive client. If there is no pulse, beginning CPR immediately is crucial to potentially saving the client's life. However, calling for help is also a critical step and should be done as quickly as possible. Starting rescue breathing may provide necessary oxygen to the client, but should be done after CPR has been initiated.