A patient receiving procainamide develops pulseless ventricular tachycardia. What should the nurse expect to be done for this patient?

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1. If the rhythm progresses to a pulseless VT at any time, the rhythm is treated as ventricular fibrillation, and the patient is immediately defibrillated with an unsynchronized shock.
2. Synchronized cardioversion is not indicated to treat pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
3. Temporary pacemaker insertion is not indicated to treat pulseless ventricular tachycardia.
4. Insertion of a permanent pacemaker is not indicated to treat pulseless ventricular tachycardia.

A Patient Receiving Procainamide Develops Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia