A client presents in the Emergency Department with a cardiac dysrhythmia. The nurse investigates possible causes of the dysrhythmia. Which items in the client's medical record could be the cause of the dysrhythmia? (Select all that apply.)
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
1. Anxiety
2. Caffeine ingestion
3. Hypoxia
4. Tobacco use
5. Diabetes
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: Possible causes of the dysrhythmia are electrolyte imbalances, hypoxia, pain, anxiety, caffeine ingestion, and tobacco use.
Rationale 2: Possible causes of the dysrhythmia are electrolyte imbalances, hypoxia, pain, anxiety, caffeine ingestion, and tobacco use.
Rationale 3: Possible causes of the dysrhythmia are electrolyte imbalances, hypoxia, pain, anxiety, caffeine ingestion, and tobacco use.
Rationale 4: Possible causes of the dysrhythmia are electrolyte imbalances, hypoxia, pain, anxiety, caffeine ingestion, and tobacco use.
Rationale 5: Diabetes is not a known cause of dysrhythmia.
Global Rationale: Possible causes of the dysrhythmia are electrolyte imbalances, hypoxia, pain, anxiety, caffeine ingestion, and tobacco use. Diabetes is not a known cause of dysrhythmia.
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