A patient's sinus rhythm rate is 62 beats/min.The PR interval is 0.18 seconds at 0100 hours,0.20 seconds at 1230 hours,and 0.23 seconds at 1600 hours.Which action should the nurse take?
A) Document the patient's rhythm,and continue to monitor.
B) Prepare for possible pacemaker insertion.
C) Hold the ordered metoprolol (Lopressor) ,and call the physician.
D) Give the as-needed dose of lidocaine (Xylocaine) .
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