A patient in the emergency department is in supraventricular tachycardia. What are appropriate nursing actions for this patient? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Start CPR and defibrillate at 200 joules.
2. Start oxygen at 2 L/min via nasal cannula.
3. Give atropine 1 mg IVP.
4. Give epinephrine 1 mg IVP.
5. Give adenosine 6 mg IVP.
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Rationale 1: CPR and defibrillation is not indicated.
Rationale 2: Oxygen is used to treat supraventricular tachycardia.
Rationale 3: Atropine may increase the heart rate.
Rationale 4: Epinephrine may increase the heart rate.
Rationale 5: This medication is indicated in the treatment of supraventricular tachycardia.
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