How many shocks does the AED typically recommend delivering in a cardiac arrest scenario?

In a cardiac arrest scenario, the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) typically recommends delivering as many shocks as indicated by the device. The AED is designed to analyze the heart's rhythm and determine whether or not a shock is necessary. If the AED identifies a shockable rhythm, it will advise with a prompt to deliver a shock.

The machine continues to assess the heart's rhythm after each shock, and if it still detects a shockable rhythm, it will instruct the responder to deliver additional shocks. This allows for critical real-time decision-making based on the patient's condition, thereby optimizing the chances of restoring a normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest. The goal is to provide the most effective care based on the particular scenario rather than adhering to a predetermined number of shocks.

The other options suggest limitations or specifics not aligned with AED protocols, which emphasize the device's ability to continuously analyze and guide the responder based on current rhythm findings.