A patient develops sinus bradycardia at a rate of 32 beats/min,has a blood pressure (BP)of 80/42 mm Hg,and is complaining of feeling faint. Which action should the nurse take next?

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The patient is experiencing symptomatic bradycardia and treatment with TCP is appropriate. Continued monitoring of the rhythm and BP is an inadequate response. Calcium channel blockers will further decrease the heart rate and the diltiazem should be held. The Valsalva maneuver will further decrease the rate.

A Patient Develops Sinus Bradycardia at a Rate of 32