The Patient Is Admitted with Sinus Pauses Causing Periods of Loss

question 47

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with sinus pauses causing periods of loss of consciousness.The patient is asymptomatic,awake and alert,but fatigued.He answers questions appropriately.When admitting this patient,the nurse should first

• A) prepare the patient for temporary pacemaker insertion.
• B) prepare the patient for permanent pacemaker insertion.
• C) assess the patient's medication profile.
• D) apply transcutaneous pacemaker paddles.

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