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A nurse is caring for a client who reports shortness of breath and heart palpitations. An ECG confirms the client is experiencing ventricular tachycardia (VT). The nurse palpates a rapid carotid pulse with a blood pressure of 70/30, and the client reports feeling dizzy. The nurse should anticipate the need for which priority action?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Synchronized cardioversion is used for unstable VT with a pulse to prevent inducing ventricular fibrillation.

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