A Patient's Sinus Rhythm Rate Is 62 Beats/min

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient's sinus rhythm rate is 62 beats/min.The PR interval is 0.18 seconds at 0100 hours,0.20 seconds at 1230 hours,and 0.23 seconds at 1600 hours.Which action should the nurse take?

• A) Document the patient's rhythm,and continue to monitor.
• B) Prepare for possible pacemaker insertion.
• C) Hold the ordered metoprolol (Lopressor),and call the physician.
• D) Give the as-needed dose of lidocaine (Xylocaine).

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