A Patient Develops Sinus Bradycardia at a Rate of 32

A patient develops sinus bradycardia at a rate of 32 beats/minute,has a blood pressure (BP) of 80/42 mm Hg,and is complaining of feeling faint.Which actions should the nurse take next?

A) Recheck the heart rhythm and BP in 5 minutes.
B) Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver.
C) Give the scheduled dose of diltiazem (Cardizem) .
D) Apply the transcutaneous pacemaker (TCP) pads.

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