Which of the following MOST accurately describes the correct sequence of events after attaching an AED to a patient in cardiac arrest and pushing the analyze button?
A. "Shock advised" message, stand clear, defibrillate, immediately resume CPR, reanalyze after 2 minutes
B. "No shock advised" message, check pulse for up to 10 seconds, resume CPR, reanalyze after 2 minutes
C. "No shock advised" message, stand clear, reanalyze, "no shock advised" message, perform CPR for 2 minutes
D. "Shock advised" message, stand clear, defibrillate, perform CPR for 1 minute, stand clear, reanalyze, defibrillate if needed
Answer: A. "Shock advised" message, stand clear, defibrillate, immediately resume CPR, reanalyze after 2 minutes
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