A patient's sinus rhythm rate is 62. The PR interval is 0.18 seconds at 1:00 AM, 0.20 seconds at 12:30 PM, and 0.23 seconds at 4:00 PM. Which action should the nurse take?

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The patient has progressive first-degree AV block, and the b-blocker should be held until discussing the medication with the health care provider. Documentation and continued monitoring are not adequate responses because the block is progressively longer. The patient with first-degree AV block is asymptomatic, and a pacemaker is not indicated. Lidocaine is used to suppress ventricular dysrhythmias and is not appropriate to treat heart block.

A Patient's Sinus Rhythm Rate Is 62