Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client who was admitted with a myocardial infarction and experiences a 50-second episode of ventricular tachycardia, then converts to sinus rhythm with a heart rate of 98 beats/minute. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next?
A) Notify the health care provider.
B) Perform synchronized cardioversion.
C) Administer the PRN IV lidocaine.
D) Document the rhythm and monitor the client.
Correct Answer:
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