Med Surg CH.36, Nursing Management: Dysrhythmias- Management of Dysrhythmias EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS

Med Surg CH.36, Nursing Management: Dysrhythmias- Management of Dysrhythmias EXAM WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS A patient with monomorphic ventricular tachycardia is clinically stable. What is the appropriate nursing intervention in this situation? 1. Perform rapid defibrillation 2. Administer amiodarone as prescribed 3. Administer vasopressors as prescribed 4. Initiate cardiopulmonary resuscitation - ANS2. Administer amiodarone as prescribed Amiodarone is an antiarrhythemic agent that corrects various atrial and ventricular dysarrhythmias. Since the patient is clinically stable, amiodarone can be used. Rapid defibrillation is not indicated for this patient. There is no need to administer vasopressors to a clinically stable patient. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is not performed for this patient. A patient with a newly inserted pacemaker receives discharge instructions. Which patient statement indicates that further teaching is required? 1. "I should avoid using microwave