A patient was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis 1 hour ago and is on an insulin drip.Suddenly, the nurse notices frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) on the electrocardiogram.The expected intervention would be to
A) administer a lidocaine bolus.
B) administer a lidocaine drip.
C) synchronize cardioversion.
D) evaluate electrolytes.
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