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48. A patient is experiencing asystole on the cardiac monitor. What is the immediate life-saving nursing intervention?

A. Defibrillation
B. Initiate CPR immediately and administer epinephrine as ordered
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C. Synchronized cardioversion
D. Administer atropine

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  • Defibrillation
  • Initiate CPR immediately and administer epinephrine as ordered
  • Synchronized cardioversion
  • Administer atropine

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