A client with a dysrhythmia asks the nurse why they cannot take a prescription instead of have cardioversion for treatment? Which response should the nurse provide the client?
A. "Antidysrhythmic prescriptions have many side effects; cardioversion is considered safer."
B. "Special diets are necessary with antidysrhythmic prescriptions, and they are hard to follow."
C. "Antidysrhythmic prescriptions don't really work very well for most dysrhythmias."
D. "There is a high risk of seizures when you take antidysrhythmic prescriptions."
Answer: A
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