An adult collapsed at the grocery store.Before being transported to the emergency department,an automated external defibrillator (AED)was used.The nurse remembers learning that the AED is effective in saving a life because of which factors? (Select all that apply.)

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The following is information on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED):
•The automated external defibrillator (AED)is a device used to administer an electrical shock through the chest wall to the heart.
•The AED has a built-in computer that assesses the victim's heart rhythm and determines if defibrillation is needed.
•The rescuer delivers a shock to the victim after announcing,"Everyone stand back."
•The AED can be used by nonmedical personnel.
•Use of an AED strengthens the chain of survival.Every minute of a sudden cardiac death without defibrillation decreases the survival rate by 7% to 10% (American Heart Association,2005).

An Adult Collapsed at the Grocery Store