The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with a Complete

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with a complete heart block (third-degree atrioventricular [AV] block) .What is the nurse's priority intervention?

• A) Perform a cardioversion.
• B) Assist with carotid massage.
• C) Begin external pacing.
• D) Administer adenosine (Adenocard) IV.

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