A nurse is using an automated external defibrillator (AED) to try to resuscitate a middle-aged client outside the hospital. The nurse knows that ideally, an AED should be used within how much time of beginning resuscitation efforts?
A) 3 minutes
B) 5 minutes
C) 15 minutes
D) 20 minutes
A
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Outcomes are best when defibrillation occurs within 3 minutes of chest compressions. Using an AED within 5, 15, or 20 minutes of resuscitation efforts is associated with a diminished chance of survival.
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