The client is in cardiac arrest and the nurse uses the automatic external defibrillator (AED). Which does the nurse implement to use the AED?
1. Connects the pads to the client's chest and turns on the unit
2. Receives training in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
3. Applies a shock in coordination with the chest compressions
4. Uses the automatic defibrillator instead of conventional CPR
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1. The nurse applies the conductive gel pads to the client's chest and turns on the unit to use the AED. The AED is user friendly with clear instructions labeled on the gel pads and instructions embedded on the AED unit. An AED user needs to follow di-rections correctly to use an AED effectively.
2. ACLS training is unnecessary to use an AED.
3. The nurse avoids delivering shocks and chest compressions together to prevent accidental electrocution.
4. An AED is used along with conventional CPR because the AED does not com-press the chest; its only function is analyzing the client's electrocardiogram (ECG) and delivering defibrillations.
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