What Should the Nurse Include in the Plan of Care

What should the nurse include in the plan of care for a patient with atrial fibrillation? Select all that apply.

A) Monitor neurological status every 4 hours.
B) Administer anticoagulants as ordered to minimize risk for an embolic event.
C) Prepare the patient for defibrillation to assist in conversion to normal sinus rhythm.
D) Administer beta blockers (atenolol) and calcium channel blockers (diltiazem) to lower heart rate in order to maximize cardiac output.
E) Use vagal stimulation to control heart rate.

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