The nurse is assessing an older patient and finds the heart rate to be 52 beats per minute and irregular.Suddenly the patient complains of dizziness and "feeling faint." Which action does the nurse take next?

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The nurse should assess the patient's blood pressure to determine if the dizziness and faint feeling are due to hypotension, which can occur with bradycardia and irregular heart rhythms.

The Nurse Is Assessing an Older Patient and Finds the Heart