During a cardiac arrest resuscitation, the team leader assigns roles before CPR begins. A new nurse asks why the team leader is not doing compressions. Which response BEST explains effective team dynamics?
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ACompressions are only performed by the most experienced provider present.
BThe team leader avoids compressions to prevent fatigue from affecting their judgment later.
CThe team leader must remain free to direct, monitor, and make decisions for the entire team.
DThe team leader should rotate into compressions every 2 minutes to maintain team morale.
✓ Correct answer: C. The team leader must remain free to direct, monitor, and make decisions for the entire team.AHA ACLS guidelines designate the team leader as the coordinator who directs all actions, communicates with the team, and makes real-time decisions — a role incompatible with performing compressions, which demand full physical attention.
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