A Patient with Sick Sinus Syndrome Loses Consciousness for 15

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient with sick sinus syndrome loses consciousness for 15 seconds during periods of asystole. What should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?

• A) Atropine
• B) Stress reduction
• C) Carotid massage
• D) Permanent pacemaker

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