A Patient Experiencing Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia Is Defibrillated Twice and Has

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient experiencing pulseless ventricular tachycardia is defibrillated twice and has received medications according to ACLS protocol. The following rhythm is now present. What should the nurse do next?

• A) Continue monitoring and observing the patient for PVCs.
• B) Place the patient on a maintenance lidocaine infusion.
• C) Realize that the patient has been successfully converted to NSR.
• D) Check the patient for a pulse and continue CPR if one is not present.

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