Client develops increasing ventricular ectopy

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Three hours after admission to the CCU for anterior myocardial infarction (MI), a client develops increasing ventricular ectopy, followed by a short burst of ventricular tachycardia. The FIRST nursing action is to: repeat the morphine sulfate, per order. notify the attending physician. increase the flow of oxygen from 4 to 8 liters. administer bolus lidocaine, per order.

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