When assessing an anxious patient who presents with tachycardia, you must:
A) obtain a 12-lead ECG tracing before initiating any treatment.
B) determine if the tachycardia is causing hemodynamic instability.
C) prepare for cardioversion if the rate is less than 150 beats/min.
D) administer diazepam or midazolam to facilitate your assessment.
Answer: B) determine if the tachycardia is causing hemodynamic instability.
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