When a Client in the Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) Suddenly

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a client in the cardiac care unit (CCU) suddenly develops paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT) of 200 beats/min and clinical manifestations of severe dizziness, the nurse would help decrease the heart rate by

• A) administering digitalis intravenously.
• B) asking the client to perform the Valsalva maneuver.
• C) increasing the client's oxygen.
• D) lowering the head of the bed.

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