A patient who took an overdose of verapamil has been treated with gastric lavage and a cathartic. The emergency department nurse assesses the patient and notes a heart rate of 50 beats/min and a blood pressure of 90/50 mm Hg. The nurse will anticipate:
A) administering intravenous norepinephrine (NE) and atropine and glucagon.
B) assisting with direct-current (DC) cardioversion.
C) placing the patient in an upright position.
D) preparing to administer a beta blocker.

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The Answer is A

A Patient Who Took an Overdose of Verapamil Has Been