A nursing intervention for an unstable infant who has supraventricular tachycardia is (Select all that apply.)
1. application of ice to the face.
2. administration of intravenousadenosine (Adenocard).
3. administration of intravenousamiodarone (Cardarone).
4. preparation for cardioversion.
Answer:2,3,4
Rationale:Supraventricular tachycardia episodes are initially treated with vagal maneuvers to slow the heart rate when the infant is stable.In stable infants the application of ice or iced saline solution to the face may reduce the heart rate. Adenosine or amiodarone may be given when the vagal maneuvers are unsuccessful.Cardioversion is used in an urgent situation.
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