The nurse observes two PACs in 1 minute on a patient's cardiac monitor. The patient is asymptomatic. What action is required by the nurse?
a. Administer digoxin.
b. Notify the physician.
c. Continue monitoring the patient.
d. Take vital signs every 15 minutes.
ANS: C
PACs are usually not dangerous, and often no treatment is required other than correcting the cause if they are frequent, so continue to monitor the patient. A. B. D. It is not necessary to take the other actions at this time.
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