When the Patient Is in Asystole, the Preferred Initial Treatment

question 2

Multiple Choice

When the patient is in asystole, the preferred initial treatment is:

• A) pharmacologic intervention.
• B) defibrillation.
• C) synchronized cardioversion.
• D) immediate CPR.

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