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A patient develops ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor. The patient says “My heart is racing” as the nurse determines a rapid pulse is present. What is the nurse’s priority intervention?
1. Call respiratory therapy to prepare a mechanical ventilator.
2. Draw blood for arterial blood gases.
3. Prepare to for a change in intravenous fluid being administered.
4. Monitor the patient for loss of consciousness.

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Authors: Wagner, Hardin-Pierce

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