A nurse in an intermediate intensive care unit is admitting…
A nurse in an intermediate intensive care unit is admitting a patient who becomes lethargic and unable to complete sentences. The patient has a heart rate of 34 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 83/48 mm Hg. The nurse applies electrodes to the patient’s chest and limbs and the electrocardiogram (EKG) monitor shows the following rhythm. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?