A Patient Who Was Admitted with a Myocardial Infarction Experiences

question 21

Multiple Choice

A patient who was admitted with a myocardial infarction experiences a 50-second episode of ventricular tachycardia, then converts to sinus rhythm with a heart rate of 98 beats/minute. Which action should the nurse take next?

• A) Notify the health care provider.
• B) Perform synchronized cardioversion.
• C) Administer the PRN IV lidocaine (Xylocaine).
• D) Document the rhythm and monitor the patient.

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