A 60-year-old man is in cardiac arrest. You begin CPR while your partner applies the AED. What should you do if you receive a no shock message?
A) Assess for a carotid pulse for up to 10 seconds.
B) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions.
C) Ensure that the AED electrodes are properly applied.
D) Reanalyze his cardiac rhythm after 30 seconds of CPR.
Ans: B) Resume CPR, starting with chest compressions.
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