In Which of the Following Dysrhythmias Should Treatment Be Instituted

question 17

Multiple Choice

In which of the following dysrhythmias should treatment be instituted immediately?

• A) Asymptomatic sinus bradycardia at a heart rate of 50 beats/min
• B) Fever-induced tachycardia at 122 beats/min
• C) Premature atrial complexes occurring every 20 seconds
• D) Atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 220 beats/min

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