A Patient Is Being Monitored by Continuous ECG After Placement

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient is being monitored by continuous ECG after placement of a transvenous pacemaker."Loss of capture" is seen on the ECG.Which nursing intervention may correct this situation?

• A) Position the patient on the left side.
• B) Decrease the milliamperes as ordered.
• C) Increase the rate as ordered.
• D) Monitor the patient in a different lead.

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