A patient with a pacemaker has one pacing spike before every QRS complex and the rhythm does not change with rest or activity. For which type of pacemaker should the nurse plan care for this patient?
A. Demand pacing
B. Asynchronous pacing
C. Dual-chamber pacing
D. Atrial single-chamber pacing
Answer: B
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a. autonomy. b. beneficence. c. confidentiality. d. veracity.
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