The cardiac patient is schedule for an elective cardioversion. To cardiovert the patient's atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular response, the nurse will most likely start with
A) 25 joules.
B) 100 joules.
C) 200 joules.
D) 300 joules.
B
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a. 1 centimeter above c. 1 fingerbreadth above b. 1 centimeter below d. 1 fingerbreadth below
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1) Nipple twist 2) Sternal rub 3) Nail pressure 4) Achilles tendon squeeze
An example of an agent is:
a. Host resistance b. Virus c. Infectiousness d. Bug bite