A patient with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) should be told to keep cell phones ____________________ inches from the ICD
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
6
Administer CPR, defibrillate as soon as defibrillator is available, insert endotracheal tube, provide ventilation support, and administer medications as ordered.
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