The nurse has received change-of-shift report about the following patients on the progressive care unit. Which patient should the nurse see first?
A) A patient with atrial fibrillation, rate 88 and irregular, who has a dose of warfarin (Coumadin) due
B) A patient with second-degree atrioventricular (AV) block, type 1, rate 60, who is dizzy when ambulating
C) A patient who is in a sinus rhythm, rate 98 and regular, recovering from an elective cardioversion 2 hours ago
D) A patient whose implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) fired twice today and has a dose of amiodarone (Cordarone) due
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