Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) occur while the nurse is suctioning a patient's endotracheal tube. Which action by the nurse is best?
A) Decrease the suction pressure to 80 mm Hg.
B) Stop and ventilate the patient with 100% oxygen.
C) Document the dysrhythmia in the patient's chart.
D) Give prescribed PRN antidysrhythmic medications.
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