A Patient Develops Sinus Bradycardia at a Rate of 32

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient develops sinus bradycardia at a rate of 32 beats/min, has a BP of 80/36 mm Hg, and is complaining of feeling faint. Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Continue to monitor the rhythm and BP.
• B) Obtain and apply the transcutaneous pacemaker (TCP).
• C) Give the scheduled dose of diltiazem (Cardizem).
• D) Have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver.

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