Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient on continuous cardiac monitoring who is experiencing occasional premature ventricular contractions.Which of the following actions demonstrate appropriate protocol? (Select all that apply.)
A) Review alarm trends and waveforms at least once per shift.
B) Review alarm trends and waveforms on report of an alarm.
C) Record at least one rhythm strip per shift to the patient's medical record.
D) Report any unexpected outcomes to the health care provider at the end of the shift.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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