A pt post heart transplant develops second degree heart block, type II. Vital signs are BP 86/40, HR 42, RR 24. Assessment reveals mild onset of chest pain rated 2 out of 10, warm and dry skin, and clear breath sounds. The pt denies SOB. The nurse should initially
A. anticipate transcutaneous pacing
B. administer 0.5 mg IV atropine
C. draw blood to help determine if the pt is rejecting his organ
D. reassure the patient that this rhythm is common following a heart transplant

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