The Patient Has Been Admitted to a Critical Care Unit

question 15

Multiple Choice

The patient has been admitted to a critical care unit with a diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.Suddenly the monitor alarms and the screen shows a flat line.What action should the nurse take first?

• A) Administer epinephrine by intravenous push.
• B) Begin chest compressions.
• C) Check patient for unresponsiveness.
• D) Defibrillate at 360 J.

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