You have been asked to perform an ECG on a hospital patient who was admitted to the cardiac care unit this morning. When you review the ECG tracing from the emergency department before the patient was admitted, you notice that the patient had an idioventricular rhythm. As you prepare to enter the patient's room, you will not be surprised to find the patient in what state?

A. Hypertensive
B. Alert and oriented
C. Combative
D. Unconscious


Answer: D

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