During an endocrine assessment, the nurse notes that the patient's heart rate is sustained at 160 beats per minute. The patient reports nervousness but has no loss of consciousness or reduced mentation. What nursing intervention is priority?

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A sustained heart rate of 160 beats per minute is a cause for concern and may indicate a potentially life-threatening condition such as thyroid storm or pheochromocytoma. Therefore, the priority nursing intervention is to notify the health care provider immediately. Options A and B may be important but not as urgent as notifying the provider. Option D is not appropriate as the patient's condition may worsen with ambulation.

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