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A Patient Who Is on the Telemetry Unit Develops Atrial

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A patient who is on the telemetry unit develops atrial flutter,rate 150,with associated dyspnea and chest pain. Which action that is included in the hospital dysrhythmia protocol should the nurse do first?


A) Obtain a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) .
B) Notify the health care provider of the change in rhythm.
C) Give supplemental O2 at 2 to 3 L/min via nasal cannula.
D) Assess the patient's vital signs including O2 saturation.

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