The nurse notes a widely bizarre pattern on the client's cardiac monitor.What is the nurse's priority action?
A)Call a code blue.
B)Check the client's pulse.
C)Immediately defibrillate the client.
D)Check the rhythm in a different lead.

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The nurse's priority action should be to check the client's pulse to verify if it matches the cardiac rhythm being displayed on the monitor. This will help the nurse determine if the rhythm is a true cardiac dysrhythmia or if it is artifact caused by a loose lead or other issue with the equipment. Based on the findings, further actions can be taken as necessary. Options A and C may not be appropriate without first verifying the client's status, and option D may be a secondary action after assessing the pulse.

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