When the Nurse Notes a Run of Four Premature Ventricular

question 25

Multiple Choice

When the nurse notes a run of four premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) on the monitor of a client with a recent MI, the nurse would

• A) administer sublingual nitroglycerin.
• B) change the client's ECG leads.
• C) continue observing for six PVCs or more.
• D) notify the physician immediately.

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