Multiple Choice
The nurse has received change-of-shift report about all of these patients on the telemetry unit. Which patient should the nurse see first?
A) A patient with atrial fibrillation, rate 88, who has a new warfarin (Coumadin) order
B) A patient with type 1 second-degree AV block, rate 60, who is dizzy when ambulating
C) A patient who is in a sinus rhythm, rate 98, after having electrical cardioversion 2 hours ago
D) A patient whose ICD fired three times today who is scheduled for a dose of amiodarone (Cordarone)
Correct Answer:

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