A Nurse Assesses a Client with Atrial Fibrillation

question 6

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client with atrial fibrillation.Which manifestation should alert the nurse to the possibility of a serious complication from this condition?

• A) Sinus tachycardia
• B) Speech alterations
• C) Fatigue
• D) Dyspnea with activity

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Definitions:

Inhibitory Neurotransmitter

A type of chemical messenger that reduces or inhibits the likelihood of the neuron it acts upon to fire an action potential.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that inhibits nerve transmission in the brain, calms neuronal activity, and is involved in reducing anxiety.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter involved in various functions such as mood regulation, digestion, and sleep that can affect an individual's emotional state and general well-being.

Saclike Structures

Biological pouches in organisms that serve various functions such as storage, digestion, or transport of substances.