While a patient is receiving an albuterol treatment, the nurse performs an ECG. The ECG shows the patient's heart rate had increased from 98 to 120 beats/min with narrow QRS complexes pre-ceded by a P wave
What is the appropriate course of treatment for this patient?
a. Atropine.
b. Activate the rapid response team.
c. Lidocaine.
d. Discontinue the treatment.
ANS: D
The patient is experiencing sinus tachycardia. Most often, sinus tachycardia is caused by anxiety, pain, fever, hypovolemia, or hypoxemia. It may also be a side effect of certain medications such as beta agonist bronchodilators. Treatment for sinus tachycardia typically involves eliminating the underlying cause.
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