A Patient Develops Sinus Bradycardia at a Rate of 32

question 10

Multiple Choice

A patient develops sinus bradycardia at a rate of 32 beats/minute,has a blood pressure (BP) of 80/42 mm Hg,and is complaining of feeling faint.Which actions should the nurse take next?

• A) Recheck the heart rhythm and BP in 5 minutes.
• B) Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver.
• C) Give the scheduled dose of diltiazem (Cardizem).
• D) Apply the transcutaneous pacemaker (TCP) pads.

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