A Patient's Heart Monitor Shows Sinus Rhythm,rate 64

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient's heart monitor shows sinus rhythm,rate 64. The PR interval is 0.18 seconds at 1:00 AM,0.22 seconds at 2:30 PM,and 0.28 seconds at 4:00 PM. Which action should the nurse take next?

• A)Place the transcutaneous pacemaker pads on the patient.
• B)Give atropine sulfate 1 mg IV per agency dysrhythmia protocol.
• C)Call the health care provider before giving scheduled metoprolol (Lopressor).
• D)Document the patient's rhythm and assess the patient's response to the rhythm.

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