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A Patient Who Is on the Telemetry Unit Develops Atrial

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A patient who is on the telemetry unit develops atrial flutter, rate 150, with associated dyspnea and diaphoresis. Which of these actions that are included in the hospital dysrhythmia protocol should the nurse take first?


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