Multiple Choice
A patient develops sinus bradycardia at a rate of 32 beats/min, has a BP of 80/36 mm Hg, and is complaining of feeling faint. Which action should the nurse take?
A) Continue to monitor the rhythm and BP.
B) Obtain and apply the transcutaneous pacemaker (TCP) .
C) Give the scheduled dose of diltiazem (Cardizem) .
D) Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver.
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