The AED has delivered a shock to an elderly male in cardiac arrest. Following 2 minutes of CPR, you reanalyze the patient's cardiac rhythm and receive a "no shock advised" message. After further resuscitation, you restore a palpable carotid pulse. Your next action should be to:
A. obtain a blood pressure and apply the pulse oximeter.
B. place him in the recovery position and apply oxygen.
C. transport at once and reanalyze his rhythm en route.
D. reassess airway and breathing and treat accordingly.
Answer: D. reassess airway and breathing and treat accordingly.
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