A Nurse Needs to Defibrillate a Client Who Collapsed in the Bathroom

A nurse needs to defibrillate a client who collapsed in the bathroom with the shower running and is all wet. What action does the nurse take prior to defibrillating the client?

A) Dry the client's entire body.
B) Make sure the client's chest is dry.
C) Nothing; water improves conductivity.
D) Nothing, defibrillate the client there.

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