A Patient in the Emergency Department Has a Heart Rate

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient in the emergency department has a heart rate of 140 beats per minute.Which nursing interventions are indicated? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.

• A)Assess the patient's temperature.
• B)Administer atropine.
• C)Present a calm demeanor.
• D)Assess the patient for pain.
• E)Prepare for intubation.

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