The Nurse Is Working on the Night Shift When She

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is working on the night shift when she notices sinus bradycardia on the patient's cardiac monitor.The nurse should:

• A) give atropine to increase heart rate.
• B) begin transcutaneous pacing of the patient.
• C) start a dopamine infusion to stimulate heart function.
• D) assess for hemodynamic instability.

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Definitions:

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from sensory organs or receptors towards the central nervous system, enabling perception.

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from the brain or spinal cord to muscles or glands, initiating movement or action.

Sensory Neuron

A type of neuron that transmits signals from sensory receptors towards the central nervous system, enabling the perception of stimuli.

Effector Organ

An organ that can respond to stimuli from the nervous system and cause an effect or change in the body.