The AED has delivered a shock to an elderly male in cardiac arrest. Following 2 minutes of CPR, you re-analyze the patient’s cardiac rhythm and receive a “no shock advised” message. After further resuscitation, you restore a palpable carotid pulse. Your next action should be to: Select one:A. obtain a blood pressure and apply the pulse oximeter.B. place him in the recovery position and apply oxygen.C. transport at once and re-analyze his rhythm en route.D. reassess airway and breathing and treat accordingly.
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