Which Action Should the Nurse Take When Preparing for Cardioversion

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take when preparing for cardioversion of a patient with supraventricular tachycardia who is alert and has a blood pressure of 110/66 mm Hg?

• A) Turn the synchronizer switch to the "off" position.
• B) Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) until the paddles are in correct position.
• C) Set the defibrillator/cardioverter energy to 300 joules.
• D) Administer a sedative before cardioversion is implemented.

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