Multiple Choice
After a myocardial infarction,a patient presents with an increasing frequency of premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) .The patient's heart rate is 110 beats/min,and electrocardiogram (ECG) indicates a sinus rhythm with up to five unifocal PVCs per minute.The patient is alert and responsive and denies any chest pain or dyspnea.What action should the nurse take next?
A) Administer lidocaine 100 mg bolus IV push stat.
B) Administer Cardizem 20 mg IV push stat.
C) Notify the physician and monitor the patient closely.
D) Nothing; PVCs are expected in this patient.
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