When the patient is in ventricular tachycardia and is hemodynamically unstable, as evidenced by hypotension, shortness of breath, and chest pain, the preferred treatment is:
A) pharmacologic intervention.
B) defibrillation.
C) synchronized cardioversion.
D) immediate CPR.

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Synchronized cardioversion is the preferred treatment for hemodynamically unstable ventricular tachycardia, as it delivers a shock synchronized with the QRS complex to restore normal rhythm.

When the Patient Is in Ventricular Tachycardia and Is Hemodynamically