The AED analyzes your pulseless and apneic patient's cardiac rhythm and advises that a shock is NOT indicated. You should:
A) assess for a pulse for no more than 10 seconds.
B) resume CPR, starting with chest compressions.
C) open the patient's airway and check for breathing.
D) reanalyze the cardiac rhythm for positive confirmation.
Ans: B) resume CPR, starting with chest compressions.
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