QOD 013: Adult SVT (Cardiac)

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A nurse enters the room of a client and notices supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) on the telemetry monitor. After assessing the client, it is determined the client is unstable and symptomatic with a blood pressure of 60/40, altered level of consciousness, and a heart rate of 245 bpm. Which of the following should the nurse do first?

Continue to monitor
Prepare for synchronized cardioversion
Administer a beta blocker
Administer atropine

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