The automated external defibrillator (AED) should NOT be used in patients who
A. are between 1 and 8 years of age
B. experienced a witnessed cardiac arrest
C. are apneic and have a weak carotid pulse
D. have a nitroglycerin patch applied to the skin
Answer: C. are apneic and have a weak carotid pulse
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