You have applied the AED's electrodes to an obese male patient in cardiac arrest. When you press the analyze button, the AED gives you a "check electrode" message. In looking at the patient, which one of the following would most likely be responsible for this message?

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A common cause for an AED to give a "check electrode" message is poor electrode contact. This can be due to various factors, such as a hairy chest or excessive body fat. In this scenario, the obese patient's chest and abdomen may be interfering with the electrode contact, leading to the message.

You Have Applied the AED's Electrodes to an Obese Male