A patient who is on the telemetry unit develops atrial flutter, rate 150, with associated dyspnea and diaphoresis. Which of these actions that are included in the hospital dysrhythmia protocol should the nurse take first?

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Since this patient has dyspnea in association with the new rhythm, the nurse's initial actions should be to address the patient's airway, breathing, and circulation (ABC) by oxygen administration. The other actions also are important and should be implemented rapidly.

A Patient Who Is on the Telemetry Unit Develops Atrial