Which of the following statements accurately describes a consideration when using a manual external defibrillator?
A) Guards are in place to prevent accidental electric shock to those providing care.
B) Operating instructions for the use of defibrillators are standard from facility to facility.
C) Defibrillators can be set to take into consideration external factors, such as duration of the arrhythmia, chest resistance, and number of countershocks.
D) Defibrillator operation should be checked at least every 8 hours, and after each use.
D
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