A patient's heart monitor shows sinus rhythm,rate 64. The PR interval is 0.18 seconds at 1:00 AM,0.22 seconds at 2:30 PM,and 0.28 seconds at 4:00 PM. Which action should the nurse take next?

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The patient has progressive first-degree atrioventricular (AV)block,and the b-blocker should be held until discussing the drug with the health care provider. Documentation and assessment are appropriate but not fully adequate responses. The patient with first-degree AV block usually is asymptomatic and a pacemaker is not indicated. Atropine is sometimes used for symptomatic bradycardia,but there is no indication that this patient is symptomatic.

A Patient's Heart Monitor Shows Sinus Rhythm,rate 64