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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.
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Choice 1. Assess the patient for comfort level and vital signs.
Choice 2. Check the patency of an intermittent IV.
Choice 3. Check the patient’s chart for lab results from today’s tests.
Choice 4. Call the physician to report the dysrhythmia.
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Assess the patient first. Check the patency of the IV in case it is needed for anticipated medication administration. Check for lab results prior to calling the physician in order to respond to the physician’s questions before the physician gives prescriptions.
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