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The nurse identifies ventricular tachycardia on the cardiac monitor. The patient has a pulse rate of 160 with a regular rhythm. The nurse should give priority to:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Ventricular tachycardia with a pulse is treated with antiarrhythmics like amiodarone to restore normal rhythm. Atropine is for bradycardia, potassium levels are not the priority, and defibrillation is for pulseless rhythms.