A patient who was admitted with a myocardial infarction experiences a 45-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?
A) Immediately notify the health care provider.
B) Document the rhythm and continue to monitor the patient.
C) Perform synchronized cardioversion per agency dysrhythmia protocol.
D) Prepare to give IV amiodarone (Cordarone) per agency dysrhythmia protocol.
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