You have been asked to perform an ECG on a patient in the emergency department. The patient is pale, and while you are performing the ECG, he loses consciousness. A portion of the ECG tracing is shown below. After noting the patient's condition, what should you do?
A. Re-perform the ECG to double-check your findings.
B. Reassure the patient's spouse that this is not a serious problem.
C. Document the rhythm and place it in the patient's chart.
D. Notify the licensed practitioner immediately.
Answer: D
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