A patient is experiencing a new onset of the following rhythm. With complications related to this rhythm in mind, which intervention is a priority?

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1. Ventricular tachycardia is not a usual complication associated with atrial fibrillation.
2. The patient in atrial fibrillation is at risk for thromboembolism and will need to be placed on anticoagulants. The nurse would need to assess for signs of stroke.
3. Third-degree block is not a usual complication of atrial fibrillation.
4. Dehydration is seen in sinus tachycardia and not atrial fibrillation.

A Patient Is Experiencing a New Onset of the Following