A patient is having elective synchronized cardioversion. Place the steps of the procedure in the correct order. Click and drag the options below to move them up or down. Choice
1. Verify patency of IV access.
Choice 2. Administer sedative per physician prescription.
Choice 3. Set cardioverter to "synchronize" mode.
Choice 4. Charge the cardioverter to the selected energy level.
Choice 5. Ensure that personnel are not in physical contact with the bed or patient.
1,2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: IV access is necessary for emergency drug administration and should be verified before the procedure is begun.
Rationale 2: Patient comfort is maintained through administration of the prescribed sedative prior to the cardioversion.
Rationale 3: The correct function of the cardioverter is set to synchronize mode.
Rationale 4: The cardioverter should be charged to the selected energy level.
Rationale 5: If personnel are in contact with the bed or the patient, a shock may be inadvertently delivered to them.
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