An AED has been applied and a shock delivered to a patient.What action does the nurse take at this time?
A) Provide 2 minutes of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) before beginning rhythm analysis and the shock sequence again.
B) Provide three cycles of CPR before beginning rhythm analysis and the shock sequence again.
C) Move nearby furniture away from the patient.
D) Announce "clear" and perform a visual check that no one is touching the patient.
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