After two cardiac arrests, a large home improvement center has purchased a fully automated AED. You have been asked to provide education on its use. During an instructional session, a student asks you what will happen when the AED indicates that a shock is indicated. Your response should be:

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When an AED indicates that a shock is indicated, it means that the heart rhythm has been analyzed and it has been determined that a shock is necessary to reset the heart's electrical activity. The AED will automatically administer the shock, and it is important for rescuers to clear the patient and not touch them during this process to avoid injury.

After Two Cardiac Arrests, a Large Home Improvement Center Has