A patient in asystole is not defibrillated as this is what type of condition?
A) Terminal
B) Emergency
C) Underlying health
D) Intrinsic health

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Asystole is considered a terminal condition because it represents a state of no electrical activity in the heart, indicating that the heart has stopped beating entirely. Defibrillation is ineffective in asystole because there is no electrical rhythm to reset.

A Patient in Asystole Is Not Defibrillated as This Is