Which of the following actions should the nurse take when preparing for cardioversion of a client with supraventricular tachycardia who is alert and has a blood pressure of 110/66 mm Hg?
A) Turn the synchronizer switch to the "off" position.
B) Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until the paddles are in correct position.
C) Set the defibrillator/cardioverter energy to 300 J.
D) Administer a sedative before cardioversion is implemented.
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