A Patient with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Has New Onset Atrial Fibrillation

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with dilated cardiomyopathy has new onset atrial fibrillation that has been unresponsive to drug therapy for several days.The priority teaching needed for this patient would include information about

• A) anticoagulant therapy.
• B) permanent pacemakers.
• C) electrical cardioversion.
• D) IV adenosine (Adenocard).

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