The nurse is participating in the care of a client requiring emergent defibrillation. The nurse will complete the following steps in which order?
a) Turn on the defibrillator and place it in "not sync" mode.
b) Call "clear" three times ensuring patient and environmental safety.
c) Deliver the prescribed electrical charge.
d) Charge the defibrillator to the prescribed voltage.
e) Apply the multifunction conductor pads to the patient's chest.
Answer:
a) Turn on the defibrillator and place it in "not sync" mode.
d) Charge the defibrillator to the prescribed voltage.
e) Apply the multifunction conductor pads to the patient's chest.
b) Call "clear" three times ensuring patient and environmental safety.
c) Deliver the prescribed electrical charge.
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