The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Procainamide (Pronestyl)intravenously for Conversion

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to administer procainamide (Pronestyl) intravenously for conversion of atrial flutter.How should the nurse position the client?

• A)In Trendelenburg position
• B)Prone
• C)Supine
• D)With the head of the bed elevated

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