The nurse would call the code team for which of the following patients?
a. A patient with blood pressure of 60/28
b. A patient experiencing severe dyspnea secondary to asthma
c. A patient in atrial fibrillation
d. An unconscious patient in ventricular tachycardia
B
A patient who becomes unconscious while in ventricular tachycardia requires the rapid intervention of the cardiac/respiratory arrest team. A hypotensive patient or a patient experiencing dyspnea requires the intervention of the rapid response team. A patient in atrial fibrillation requires notification of the primary care provider.
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