When using an automated external defibrillator (AED), what should a rescuer do first if the pulse does not resume after one shock?

A. Turn the person on his or her left side
B. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for two minutes
C. Administer another shock from the AED
D. Perform two rescue breaths


Answer: B

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