A 50-year-old man's implanted defibrillator has fired twice within the last hour. He is conscious and alert and complains of a "sore chest." Further assessment reveals that his chest pain is reproducible to palpation and is localized to the area of his implanted defibrillator. Treatment for him should include:
A) application of the AED and transport to the hospital.
B) prompt transport with continuous monitoring en route.
C) deactivating his defibrillator by running a magnet over it.
D) up to three doses of nitroglycerin and prompt transport.
Answer: B) prompt transport with continuous monitoring en route.
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