When a Client in the CCU Develops Ventricular Tachycardia and Loses

question 9

Multiple Choice

When a client in the CCU develops ventricular tachycardia and loses consciousness, the priority action by the nurse would be to immediately administer

• A) defibrillation.
• B) lidocaine.
• C) quinidine.
• D) verapamil.

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