The nurse is looking at the central cardiac monitor for clients on a telemetry unit. Which EKG (ECG) rhythm is a priority and needs to be addressed immediately?
a. Supraventricular tachycardia
b. New atrial fibrillation
c. Ventricular fibrillation
d. 2nd degree heart block type 2
c. Ventricular fibrillation
rationale: Ventricular fibrillation (VFib) is a medical emergency as it is a pulseless/non-perfusing rhythm associated with cardiac arrest. This client requires immediate intervention without question.
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