82. A 3-month-old infant is admitted with bronchiolitis and is on a cardiorespiratory monitor. The alarm sounds indicating bradycardia. What urgent clinical nursing action is critical?
A.
Waiting for the heart rate to normalize.
B.
Immediately assessing the infant's respiratory status, stimulating the infant, and preparing for resuscitation if needed.
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C.
Administering a sedative.
D.
Checking the monitor settings.
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Waiting for the heart rate to normalize.
Immediately assessing the infant's respiratory status, stimulating the infant, and preparing for resuscitation if needed.
