You have arrived on scene to find dialysis patient

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You have arrived on the scene to find a dialysis patient. The patient is responding to verbal stimuli with incomprehensible words. You can palpate a weak radial pulse and the patient is breathing 12 times per minute. Which of the following is an appropriate treatment for this patient? Choose only ONE best answer. A synchronized cardioversion with 50 joules B Begin immediate transcutaneous pacing C administration of a 1.5 mg/kg lidocaine bolus IV D administration of 1 g calcium chloride IV CONFIRM.

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