A client who experienced a myocardial infarction is being monitored via cardiac telemetry. The nurse notes the sudden onset of this cardiac rhythm on the monitor (refer to figure) and immediately takes which action?
1
Takes the client’s blood pressure
2
Initiates cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
3
Places a nitroglycerin tablet under the client’s tongue
4
Continues to monitor the client and then contacts the
cardiologist
cardiologist