A Patient Develops Sinus Bradycardia at a Rate of 32

A patient develops sinus bradycardia at a rate of 32 beats/minute, 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) Apply the transcutaneous pacemaker (TCP) .
C) Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver.
D) Give the scheduled dose of diltiazem (Cardizem) .

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