After analyzing a cardiac arrest patient's heart rhythm, the AED provides a "Deliver Shock" message. After clearing the patient, the EMT's next step should be to:
A) press the shock button, and then check for the return of a pulse.
B) press the shock button, and then allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm.
C) press the shock button, and then perform CPR for 2 minutes.
D) check for a pulse, and then press the shock button if a pulse is not present.
Answer: C) press the shock button, and then perform CPR for 2 minutes.
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