When preparing to defibrillate a patient. In which order will the nurse perform the following steps? (Put a comma and a space between each answer choice [A, B, C, D, E].)
a. Turn the defibrillator on.
b. Deliver the electrical charge.
c. Select the appropriate energy level.
d. Place the paddles on the patient's chest.
e. Check the location of other staff and call out "all clear."
ANS:
A, C, D, E, B
This order will result in rapid defibrillation without endangering hospital staff.
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