A patient who is on the progressive care unit develops atrial flutter,rate 150,with associated dyspnea and chest pain.Which action that is included in the hospital dysrhythmia protocol should the nurse do first?

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

A Patient Who Is on the Progressive Care Unit Develops