If you do not know the effective biphasic dose range for the defibrillator that you are using, you should deliver a first shock and all subsequent shocks at <code>_________</code>.

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A200
B120
CThe lowest energy dose that is available
DThe maximal energy dose that is available

✓ Correct answer: D. The maximal energy dose that is available "If you do not know the effective dose range, deliver the maximal energy dose for the first and all subsequent shocks.

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