Multiple Choice
CPR is started on a patient who has developed ventricular fibrillation. The patient is defibrillated once with the resulting rhythm. Which intervention should the nurse implement next? 
A) Defibrillate the patient with 360 joules.
B) Administer atropine 1 mg IV push and repeat every 3 minutes.
C) Infuse amiodarone 300 mg IV push slowly.
D) Administer epinephrine 1 mg IV push.
Correct Answer:
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