exam 1 Flashcards
1
Q
A patient’s cardiac monitor reveals heart rate of 40 bpm with an irregular rate. The PR intervals are constant and there are P waves with no QRS to follow. The QRS complexes are wider than normal. The patient complains of severe dizziness and nausea. Which nursing interventions are indicated? Select all that apply.
- Administer atropine.
- Prepare to cardiovert the patient.
- Prepare for placement of a temporary pacemaker.
- Administer epinephrine.
- Ask the patient to cough forcefully.
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1,3,4
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