Which one of the following statements about the heart rhythm of ventricular fibrillation is TRUE?
A) "When a patient's heart is in ventricular fibrillation, it is unable to pump blood throughout the body."
B) "The AED is designed to identify ventricular fibrillation and give a 'No shock advised' message when it is present."
C) "The most effective treatment for converting ventricular fibrillation to a healthy heart rhythm is CPR."
D) "Ventricular fibrillation occurs when the heart rate is so slow and weak that a pulse cannot be felt."
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