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A Patient Develops Ventricular Tachycardia on the Cardiac Monitor

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A patient develops ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor.The patient says,"My heart is racing" as the nurse determines a rapid pulse is present.What is the nurse's priority intervention?


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