A client monitored while on a lidocaine drip status post-conversion from ventricular tachycardia begins to display signs of confusion, anxiousness, agitation, and restlessness.The first course of action of the nurse should be:

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Turning off the lidocaine infusion is the first course of action when a patient begins to display signs of toxicity such as confusion, anxiousness, agitation, and restlessness. Lidocaine toxicity can affect the central nervous system and cardiovascular system, and immediate cessation of the drug infusion is necessary to prevent further adverse effects.

A Client Monitored While on a Lidocaine Drip Status Post-Conversion