In Terms of Treating the Patient, When a Patient Has

question 35

Multiple Choice

In terms of treating the patient, when a patient has a supraventricular tachycardia, when should the specific type of dysrhythmia be identified?

• A)When the patient first complains of any signs or symptoms
• B)When the patient's heart rate has decreased to 100 bpm
• C)After the patient takes medication
• D)After the rhythm has converted to normal sinus rhythm

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