Which of the following dysrhythmias are common in the postanesthetic period? (Select all that apply.)
a. Ventricular tachycardia
b. Ventricular fibrillation
c. Supraventricular tachydysrhythmias
d. Sinus bradycardia
e. Premature ventricular contractions
A, C, D, E
In the immediate postanesthetic period, patients are predisposed to a variety of cardiac dysrhythmias. The most common dysrhythmias are sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, premature ventricular contractions, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia.
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