If the patient's rhythm changes,you should FIRST
A)Assess your patient for signs of decreased cardiac output.
B)Calculate the heart rate,rhythm,and intervals.
C)Change the lead to see if the rhythm is real or if it's artifact.
D)Look for P waves.

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Assessing the patient for signs of decreased cardiac output is crucial to determine if the rhythm change is affecting the patient's hemodynamic stability and requires immediate intervention.

If the Patient's Rhythm Changes,you Should FIRST