After applying the AED to your cardiac-arrest patient, you receive a "shock advised" message. You should:
A. quickly check to ensure the pads are correctly placed.
B. ensure that all contact with the patient has ceased.
C. deliver one shock and immediately resume CPR.
D. perform CPR for 2 minutes and then deliver a shock.
Ans: B. ensure that all contact with the patient has ceased.
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