Which is the priority action of the nurse for a patient with ventricular tachycardia?
A) Assess the patient for signs of digoxin toxicity.
B) Draw serum electrolytes to check for hyperkalemia.
C) Start chest compressions if there is no palpable pulse.
D) Check the patient's BP and administer sublingual nitroglycerin.
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