The Electrical Activity of the Client's Heart Is Being Continuously

question 38

Multiple Choice

The electrical activity of the client's heart is being continuously monitored while the client is on the coronary care unit.Suddenly the nurse finds that the client is experiencing ventricular fibrillation.The nurse will prepare to:

• A) Administer atropine
• B) Prepare for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• C) Prepare the client for surgical placement of a pacemaker
• D) Instruct the client to perform the Valsalva maneuver

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