The nurse is caring for a patient who develops atrial fibrillation with a heart rate above 100 beats per minute. Place the following nursing actions in sequence from the highest priority to the lowest priority. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.
A)Assess the patient for comfort level and vital signs.
B)Check the patency of an intermittent IV.
C)Check the patient's chart for lab results from today's tests.
D)Call the physician to report the dysrhythmia.
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