A Patient Who Is Complaining of a "Racing" Heart and Nervousness

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient who is complaining of a "racing" heart and nervousness comes to the emergency department. The patient's blood pressure (BP) is 102/68. The nurse places the patient on a cardiac monitor and obtains the following ECG tracing.
Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver.
• B) Prepare to administer b-blocker medication to slow the heart rate.
• C) Get ready to perform electrical cardioversion.
• D) Obtain further information about possible causes for the heart rate.

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