The patient presents to the emergency room complaining that his heart is racing and he feels dizzy. His heart rate is 220 bpm, his blood pressure is 80/40 mmHg, and his capillary refill is 5 seconds. He is diaphoretic and is becoming increasingly lethargic. The nurse anticipates which order first?
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