A Patient Who Was Admitted with a Myocardial Infarction Experiences

A patient who was admitted with a myocardial infarction experiences a 45-second episode of ventricular tachycardia,then converts to sinus rhythm with a heart rate of 98 beats/min. Which action should the nurse take next?

A) Immediately notify the health care provider.
B) Document the rhythm and continue to monitor the patient.
C) Prepare to give IV amiodarone per agency dysrhythmia protocol.
D) Perform synchronized cardioversion per agency dysrhythmia protocol.

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