An AED has been applied and a shock delivered to a patient. What action should the nurse take at this time?
a. Provide 2 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before beginning rhythm analysis and the shock sequence again.
b. Provide three cycles of CPR before be-ginning rhythm analysis and the shock sequence again.
c. Move nearby furniture away from the pa-tient.
d. Announce "clear" and perform a visual check that no one is touching the patient.
A
Two minutes of CPR are to be performed before beginning the rhythm analysis and the shock sequence again. Delegate someone to remove excess furniture or equipment from the immediate area. Directing personnel to stand clear of the patient should be done before the shock is per-formed, not after. The patient needs ongoing assessment by the nurse.
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