The cardiac monitor alarm goes off for a patient being monitored in the coronary care unit,and the nurse notes a cardiac pattern of undulations of varying contours and amplitude with no measurable ECG pattern.The patient is unconscious,with no pulse or respirations.After calling for assistance,what should the nurse do?
A) Start basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) .
B) Administer a bolus dose of epinephrine.
C) Prepare the patient for endotracheal intubation.
D) Wait for the defibrillator to arrive at the bedside.
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