A Patient Whose Heart Rate Is 52 Beats Per Minute

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient whose heart rate is 52 beats per minute reports feeling dizzy and light-headed.What is the nurse's best first action?

• A) Start an IV line.
• B) Ask if the patient has experienced this before.
• C) Notify the prescriber immediately.
• D) Check the patient's blood pressure.

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