Sinus tachycardia nursing
A patient develops sinus tachycardia at a rate of 32 beats/min has blood pressure of 80/42 mm Hg and is complaining of feeling faint. Which action should the nurse take:
● Rock the heart rhythm and BP in 5 min
● Give the scheduled dose of diltiazem (Cardizem)
● Have the patient perform valsalva maneuver
● Administer 0.5mg atropine


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