A patient in cardiac arrest requires defibrillation with an AED. You remove his shirt and see a nitroglycerin patch applied to his right upper chest. You should:
A. place the defibrillator pad at least 1" from the patch.
B. remove the patch and wipe off the excess medication.
C. defibrillate the patient without regard for the patch.
D. delay defibrillation until a paramedic removes the patch.
Answer: B. remove the patch and wipe off the excess medication.
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