You have applied the AED's electrodes to an obese male patient in cardiac arrest. When you press the analyze button, the AED gives you a check electrode message. In looking at the patient, which one of the following would most likely be responsible for this message?

You have applied the AED's electrodes to an obese male patient in cardiac arrest. When you press the analyze button, the AED gives you a check electrode message. In looking at the patient, which one of the following would most likely be responsible for this message?





a. Extremely hairy chest
b. Obese chest and abdomen
c. History of asthma
d. AED placed to the patient's left side


Answer: A


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