After receiving a "No Shock Advised" message from the AED, it is determined that the patient has a weak pulse and slow and shallow respirations. You would immediately:

A) transfer to the stretcher for transport.
B) provide 2 minutes of CPR.
C) start positive pressure ventilation.
D) obtain a blood pressure.


C

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A. topical anesthesia B. epidural anesthesia C. local infiltration anesthesia D. field block anesthesia

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A. proofreading. B. editing. C. formatting. D. style.

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