The nurse is alerted to a client's telemetry monitor.After assessing the following ECG,what is the nurse's priority intervention?

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The client's rhythm is ventricular fibrillation.This is a lethal rhythm that is best treated with immediate defibrillation.If the client does not already have an IV ,other members of the team can insert one after defibrillation.Likewise,intubation can occur later if necessary.Atropine is not given for ventricular fibrillation.

The Nurse Is Alerted to a Client's Telemetry Monitor