An unresponsive, pulseless, apneic patient presents with ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor. After defibrillating the patient, you should:
A) take no more than 10 seconds to assess for a pulse.
B) resume CPR and reassess the patient after 2 minutes.
C) reassess the cardiac rhythm to see if it has changed.
D) deliver another shock if his cardiac rhythm is unchanged.
Answer: B) resume CPR and reassess the patient after 2 minutes.
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