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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with an Implantable

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The nurse is caring for a client with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) .  The client goes into ventricular tachycardia and is pulseless.  The ICD has fired twice.  What action should the nurse take?


A) Administer epinephrine 1 mg IV push
B) Deactivate the ICD with a magnet
C) Initiate chest compressions
D) Take no action and let the ICD work

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