The nurse is assessing a patient who was recently admitted to the emergency department with dysrhythmias and shortness of breath. Which baseline nursing assessment(s) should be the priority(ies)? (Select all that apply.)
a. ECG monitoring
b. Medication history
c. Oxygen saturation
d. Presence of chest pain, dyspnea, and fatigue
e. Mental status
f. Sleep pattern
ANS: A, B, C, D, E
Baseline nursing assessment of patients with dysrhythmias includes ECG monitoring, medication and medical histories, oxygen saturation, observation for the six cardinal signs of cardiovascular disease, and neurologic assessment. Sleep pattern history is not a priority for this patient.
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