Prior to attaching the AED to a cardiac arrest patient, the EMT should:
A. contact medical control.
B. dry the chest off if it is wet.
C. perform CPR for 30 seconds.
D. assess for a pulse for 20 seconds.
Answer: B. dry the chest off if it is wet.
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