The Nurse Is Caring for a Client on the Medical-Surgical

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client on the medical-surgical unit who suddenly becomes unresponsive and has no pulse.The cardiac monitor shows the rhythm below:

After calling for assistance and a defibrillator,which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Perform a pericardial thump.
• B) Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CP
• R).
• C) Start an 18-gauge intravenous line.
• D) Ask the client's family about code status.

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