Which of the following statements regarding a patient with traumatic cardiac arrest is correct?
A. You should initiate CPR, apply an AED as soon as possible, and begin rapid IV fluid replacement.
B. IV fluid replacement has priority over defibrillation for patients with traumatic cardiac arrest.
C. The patient's cardiac rhythm must be assessed, as soon as possible, with a manual cardiac monitor/defibrillator.
D. Cardiac monitoring is not necessary since most traumatic cardiac arrest victims do not require defibrillation.
Answer: C. The patient's cardiac rhythm must be assessed, as soon as possible, with a manual cardiac monitor/defibrillator.
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