What Should the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care

question 4

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with atrial fibrillation? Select all that apply.

• A) Monitor neurological status every 4 hours.
• B) Administer anticoagulants as ordered to minimize risk for an embolic event.
• C) Prepare the patient for defibrillation to assist in conversion to normal sinus rhythm.
• D) Administer beta blockers (atenolol) and calcium channel blockers (diltiazem) to lower heart rate in order to maximize cardiac output.
• E) Use vagal stimulation to control heart rate.

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Definitions:

Lateral Spinothalamic Tract

A pathway in the spinal cord that transmits pain and temperature sensations to the brain.

Anterior Spinothalamic Tract

The anterior spinothalamic tract is a sensory pathway of the spinal cord that carries information about light touch and pressure to the brain.

Tertiary Neurons

Neurons that receive signals from secondary neurons and typically transmit them to the brain or spinal cord for integration.

Extrapyramidal Tracts

A network of neurons not part of the pyramidal system, involved in the control of involuntary motor movements.