A client is found to be in stable supraventricular ventricular tachycardia (SVT). The nurse implements which of the following interventions? Select all that apply.
a. Assists the client to sit up on the side of the bed
b. Calls for a 12-lead EKG
c. Instructs the client to perform a c. vagal maneuver
d. Calls a code
e. Gives the client 6 mg of adenosine
b. Calls for a 12-lead EKG
c. Instructs the client to perform a c. vagal maneuver
e. Gives the client 6 mg of adenosine
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