A Patient Whose Heart Monitor Shows Sinus Tachycardia,rate 132,is Apneic,and

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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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