In which of the following scenarios should an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) be used?

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An AED should be used in the scenario of an unconscious client without a pulse. AEDs are designed to analyze the heart rhythm and deliver a shock to the heart if necessary to restore a normal rhythm. It is not recommended to use an AED on a conscious client or on an unconscious client with a pulse. Shortness of breath can have a variety of causes, some of which may not involve the heart. Chest pain can also have a variety of causes, and while it may be cardiac in nature, an AED is not the first line of treatment for this symptom.

In Which of the Following Scenarios Should an Automated External