A client’s telemetry monitor indicates ventricular fibrillation (VF). After delivering one counter shock, the nurse resumes chest compression, after another minute of compression , the client’s rhythm converts to supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) on the monitor, at this point , what is the priority intervention for the nurse?
A. Prepare for transcutaneous pacing
B. Administer IV epinephrine per ACLS protocol.
C. Give IV dose of adenosine rapidly over 1-2 seconds.
D. Deliver another defibrillator shock.