The electrical activity of the patient's heart is being continuously monitored while he is on the coronary care unit.Suddenly,the nurse finds that the patient is experiencing ventricular fibrillation.Which of the following actions should the nurse prepare to take?
A) Administer atropine.
B) Prepare for CPR and defibrillation.
C) Prepare the patient for surgical placement of a pacemaker.
D) Instruct the patient to perform the Valsalva manoeuvre.
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