The Nurse Suspects That a Patient's Pacemaker Is Malfunctioning

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse suspects that a patient's pacemaker is malfunctioning. What should the nurse assess when analyzing this patient's rhythm strip? Select all that apply.

• A) Failure to pace
• B) Failure to capture
• C) Failure to sense
• D) Oversensing
• E) Failure to discharge

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