A patient who is prescribed oral quinidine (Quinaglute) for a tachydysrhythmia is on a cardiac monitor,which shows lengthening PR intervals.What is the nurse's best action?
A) Perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) .
B) Send a serum potassium level to the laboratory.
C) Document this as an expected action of the drug.
D) Notify the prescriber immediately.
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