The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Seen Is the ED

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client seen is the ED for complaints of lightheadedness, dizziness, and shortness of breath for the past 24 hours.The client has a history of hypertension, benign prostatic hypertrophy, type II diabetes, and congestive heart failure.The cardiac monitor shows the patient to be in atrial fibrillation with a ventricular rate of 156.Which of the following is most likely to promote formation of cardiac rhythm abnormalities for this client?

• A)Hypertension
• B)Benign prostatic hypertrophy
• C)Type II diabetes
• D)Congestive heart failure

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