Multiple Choice
A patient whose heart monitor shows sinus tachycardia,rate 132,is apneic,and has no palpable pulses. What action should the nurse take next?
A) Perform synchronized cardioversion.
B) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .
C) Give atropine per agency dysrhythmia protocol.
D) Provide supplemental O2 via non-rebreather mask.
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