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The nurse providing emergency treatment for a client in ventricular tachycardia is preparing to defibrillate the client. Which nursing action provides for the safest environment during a defibrillation attempt?

ExplanationSafety during defibrillation is essential for preventing injury to the client and the personnel assisting with the procedure. The person performing the defibrillation ensures that all personnel are standing clear of the bed by a verbal and visual check of “all clear.” For the shock to be effective, some type of conductive medium (e.g., lubricant, gel) must be placed between the paddles and the skin. Both paddles are placed on the client’s chest.