When the patient is in ventricular tachycardia and is hemodynamically unstable, as evidenced by hypotension, shortness of breath, and chest pain, the preferred treatment is:
A. pharmacologic intervention.
B. defibrillation.
C. synchronized cardioversion.
D. immediate CPR.
Answer: C
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