Two Days After Having Coronary Bypass Grafting, a Patient Develops

question 9

Multiple Choice

Two days after having coronary bypass grafting, a patient develops atrial fibrillation. The patient is tolerating the rhythm. What is the nurse's initial action?

• A) Have the patient cough.
• B) Do an electrocardiogram (ECG).
• C) Increase the patient's IV rate.
• D) Notify the health care provider.

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Definitions:

Stage of Change

A component of the Transtheoretical Model that describes the process individuals go through in changing their behavior, ranging from precontemplation to maintenance.

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