You are transporting a 55 y/o male patient who was diagnosed with anterior MI. Your patient has a rhythm change which you identify as ventricular tachycardia. The patient is now restless and confused. His skin color is ashen and feels cool and clammy. BP is 68mmHg systolic. Your next action should be:
a. Administer oxygen and prepare to perform synchronized cardioversion
b. Administer a bolus of intravenous fluids and monitor for any improvement in blood pressure
c. Administer aspirin and nitroglycerin to help alleviate the symptoms of the MI
d. Administer a rapid bolus of intravenous adenosine to attempt to convert the ventricular tachycardia

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