A Patient Has the Following Rhythm on the Monitor

question 32

Multiple Choice

A patient has the following rhythm on the monitor. The patient is alert and oriented and denies any complaints at present. What should the nurse do first?

• A) Administer a precordial thump.
• B) Check lead placement on the patient.
• C) Begin CPR and call for a defibrillator.
• D) Administer epinephrine 1 mg IV every 3 minutes.

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