A client in the CCU goes into sudden ventricular fibrillation. The priority action by the nurse would be to immediately administer
A) a lidocaine bolus.
B) atropine.
C) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
D) intravenous (IV) magnesium.

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When ventricular fibrillation appears, the nurse must immediately initiate CPR until the defibrillator is engaged, and should defibrillate up to three times if needed. The only true effective treatment for ventricular fibrillation is defibrillation, which should occur as soon as possible.

A Client in the CCU Goes into Sudden Ventricular Fibrillation