A patient was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) an hour ago and is on an insulin drip.Suddenly,the nurse notices frequent premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) on the electrocardiogram.The nurse notifies the practitioner.The nurse would anticipate an order for which intervention?
A) A lidocaine bolus
B) Stopping the insulin drip
C) Synchronizing cardioversion
D) Obtaining serum electrolytes
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