The Patient Is Admitted with a Fever and Rapid Heart

question 58

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with a fever and rapid heart rate.The patient's temperature is 103° F ( 39.4° C ) .The nurse places the patient on a cardiac monitor and finds the patient's atrial and ventricular rates are above 105 beats per minute.P waves are clearly seen and appear normal in configuration.QRS complexes are normal in appearance and 0.08 seconds wide.The rhythm is regular,and blood pressure is normal.The nurse should focus on providing:

• A) medications to lower heart rate.
• B) treatment to lower temperature.
• C) treatment to lower cardiac output.
• D) treatment to reduce heart rate.

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