During bronchial hygiene therapy in the Trendelenburg position,the patient's heart rhythm exhibits bigeminy PVCs.What intervention would be the most correct for the Respiratory Care Practitioner to take at this time?
A) Stop therapy, return patient to original resting position, administer or increase oxygen delivery while contacting physician. Administer physician-ordered bronchodilators.
B) Stop therapy, clear airway and suction as needed, administer oxygen, maintain airway, return patient to previous resting position, and contact physician immediately.
C) Stop therapy, return patient to previous resting position, allow patient to rest, continue therapy with patient in the modified position, document heart rhythm in the patient's chart.
D) Stop therapy, return patient to previous resting position, administer or increase oxygen delivery while contacting physician.
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