The nurse knows that a pacemaker may be required for which of the following conditions?
a. Sinus tachycardia
b. Sinus bradycardia
c. Ventricular fibrillation
d. Heart failure
B
A pacemaker may be required for sinus bradycardia.
The management of sinus tachycardia is to correct the underlying factors (e.g., hyperthyroidism, certain drugs, etc.).
Ventricular fibrillation requires immediate defibrillation after assessment of the ABCs of CPR.
Heart failure is not treated with a pacemaker.
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