The Patient Has Undergone Open Chest Surgery for Coronary Artery

question 14

Multiple Choice

The patient has undergone open chest surgery for coronary artery bypass grafting.One of the nurse's responsibilities is to monitor the patient for which common postoperative dysrhythmia?

• A) Second-degree heart block
• B) Atrial fibrillation or flutter
• C) Ventricular ectopy
• D) Premature junctional contractions

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