The Nurse Is Caring for a 6-Year-Old Child After Open-Heart

question 28

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 6-year-old child after open-heart surgery.When assessing the patient,the nurse notes that the position of the leads may be different in the pediatric population.Which lead placement explains this special consideration?

• A)The position of the green lead can be changed to mirror one of the precordial lead positions.
• B)The standard placement for V1 is at the fifth intercostal space,right sternal border.
• C)The standard placement for V1 is at the fourth intercostal space,left sternal border.
• D)In general,mechanisms of dysrhythmias are the same in children as they are in adults.

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