Which of the following statements about defibrillator pad placement is FALSE?
A) If the patient is wet, wipe the chest dry before application of the pads.
B) If possible use a safety razor to shave excessive chest hair before placing the pads.
C) Pads should be placed directly over internally implanted pacemakers or defibrillators.
D) A safety razor should be kept with the AED and defibrillator pads.
Answer: C
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