The EMT should request advanced life support (ALS) backup for a patient in cardiac arrest because:
A) paramedics must be present in order for the EMT to use the AED.
B) cardiac arrest patients must be transported by ALS personnel.
C) ALS care is superior to basic life support care, even with the AED.
D) ALS treatment decreases the possibility of the patient going back into cardiac arrest once successful defibrillation has occurred.
D
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