Biology Forums - Study Force

Biology-Related Homework Help Nursing and Clinical Topic started by: Mitch_ on Apr 5, 2017



Title: A patient’s cardiac monitor reveals a regular rhythm with a rate of 240 bpm. No P waves are ...
Post by: Mitch_ on Apr 5, 2017
A patient’s cardiac monitor reveals a regular rhythm with a rate of 240 bpm. No P waves are distinguishable. The patient is alert and says, “My heart is racing.” What nursing intervention is indicated?
1. Gather equipment to begin anticoagulant therapy.
2. Defibrillate the patient.
3. Prepare the patient for immediate cardioversion.
4. Ask the patient to bear down as if moving the bowels.


Title: Re: A patient’s cardiac monitor reveals a regular rhythm with a rate of 240 bpm. No P waves are ...
Post by: hogger on Apr 5, 2017
Content hidden


Title: Re: A patient’s cardiac monitor reveals a regular rhythm with a rate of 240 bpm. No P waves are ...
Post by: Mitch_ on May 19, 2017
I assumed that was the answer, I appreciate the confirmation