The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with a myocardial infarction and experiences a 50-second episode of ventricular tachycardia, then converts to sinus rhythm with a heart rate of 98 beats/minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?

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The burst of sustained ventricular tachycardia indicates that the client has significant ventricular irritability, and antidysrhythmic medication administration is needed to prevent further episodes and accelerate repolarization. The nurse should notify the health care provider after the medications are administered. Defibrillation is not indicated given that the client is currently in a sinus rhythm. Documentation and continued monitoring are not adequate responses to this situation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Was Admitted