A nurse assesses the following ECG strip from a client's telemetry monitor. What does the nurse do next?
a. Measure hourly urine output.
b. Assess the client's vital signs.
c. Administer 0.5 mg atropine IV.
d. Prepare for external pacing.
B
Assessing the client's vital signs allows the nurse to determine if he or she is stable or unstable and symptomatic with the bradycardia. The client's stability with the bradycardia will determine the need for specific interventions.
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