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A Patient Whose Heart Monitor Shows Sinus Tachycardia,rate 132,is Apneic

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A patient whose heart monitor shows sinus tachycardia,rate 132,is apneic and has no palpable pulses.What is the first action that the nurse should take?


A) Perform synchronized cardioversion.
B) Start cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .
C) Administer atropine per agency dysrhythmia protocol.
D) Provide supplemental oxygen via non-rebreather mask.

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