Which of the following patients should the nurse be assessing for long QT syndrome?
A)
A 95-year-old patient with Alzheimer's who is having periods of apnea
B)
A 32-year-old male admitted for cocaine overdose with long history of illicit drug abuse
C)
A 56-year-old female admitted for total hysterectomy due to excessive bleeding and clotting
D)
A 68-year-old male who was in a car accident with sternal bruising and fractured femur
Ans:
B
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Acquired LQTS has been linked to a variety of conditions, including cocaine use, exposure to organophosphorous compounds, electrolyte imbalances, marked bradycardia, MI, SAH, HIV, and protein-sparing fasting.
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