The nurse is caring for a patient who develops sinus tachycardia. What action should the nurse take?
a. Inform the RN promptly.
b. Turn the patient onto the left side.
c. Recheck vital signs in 15 minutes.
d. Have the patient cough forcefully.
ANS: A
Inform the RN promptly so the physician can be notified immediately for treatment. B. Turning the patient onto the left side will not alter the patient's rhythm. C. Waiting 15 minutes to recheck vital signs is unsafe for the patient. D. Coughing forcefully will not alter the patient's rhythm.
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