If an automated defibrillator is present, the electrodes are placed only if the patient ____________.

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Automated defibrillators are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest, which can present with symptoms such as no pulse, cessation of breathing, and unconsciousness. If the automated defibrillator is present, the electrodes will be placed only if the patient meets any of these criteria. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

If an Automated Defibrillator Is Present, the Electrodes Are Placed