The nurse is caring for a client who has suddenly gone into ventricular fibrillation. Which of the following is true about this condition? Select all that apply.
a. Blood flow must be restored or there will be death in 1-5 minutes
b. It is the most severe of all dysrhythmias
c. The blood pressure is usually normal
d. It can be caused by a myocardial infarction
e. The client will feel an irregular heartbeat
a. Blood flow must be restored or there will be death in 1-5 minutes
b. It is the most severe of all dysrhythmias
d. It can be caused by a myocardial infarction
rationale: The client is unconscious with no blood pressure and blood flow must be restored or death will occur in 1-5 minutes. Ventricular fibrillation is the most severe of all dysrhythmias and can be caused by a myocardial infarction. Ventricular fibrillation can be caused by a previous myocardial infarction.
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