The client is experiencing a sinus dysrhythmia with a pulse rate of 82 beats per minute. On entering the client's room, which of the following does the nurse expect to find?
a. The client is extremely fatigued.
b. The client is complaining of chest pain.
c. The client is experiencing a "fluttering" sensation in the chest.
d. The client is not experiencing any clinical symptoms based on the assessment.
D
The nurse would expect to find a client who is experiencing a sinus dysrhythmia at a rate of 82 beats per minute to have no clinical symptoms.
The client with atrial fibrillation may complain of fatigue or shortness of breath.
The client experiencing a sinus dysrhythmia would not be expected to complain of chest pain.
The client with atrial fibrillation may complain of a "fluttering" sensation in the chest.
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