An adult collapsed at the grocery store.Before being transported to the emergency department,an automated external defibrillator (AED) was used.The nurse remembers learning that the AED is effective in saving a life because of which factors? (Select all that apply.)

A) Use of an AED strengthens the chain of survival.
B) The AED can be used by nonmedical personnel.
C) The AED sends heart rhythm to the closest emergency room (ER) for the physician to analyze and give orders.
D) Every minute without defibrillation decreases the survival rate by 7% to 10%.
E) The AED will automatically deliver a shock to the victim after announcing, "Everyone stand back."

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Teresa Harris · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,B,D, Explanation :  The following is information on the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED):•The automated external defibrillator (AED)is a device used to administer an electrical shock through the chest wall to the heart.•The AED has a built-in computer that assesses the victim's heart rhythm and determines if defibrillation is needed.•The rescuer delivers a shock to the victim after announcing,Everyone stand back.•The AED can be used by nonmedical personnel.•Use of an AED strengthens the chain of survival.Every minute of a sudden cardiac death without defibrillation decreases the survival rate by 7% to 10% (American Heart Association,2005).

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