Which Is the Priority Action of the Nurse for a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which is the priority action of the nurse for a patient with ventricular tachycardia?

• A) Assess the patient for signs of digoxin toxicity.
• B) Draw serum electrolytes to check for hyperkalemia.
• C) Start chest compressions if there is no palpable pulse.
• D) Check the patient's BP and administer sublingual nitroglycerin.

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