A patient converts from normal sinus rhythm at 80 beats/min to atrial fibrillation with a ventricular response at 166 beats/min. Blood pressure is 162/74 . Respiratory rate is 20/min with normal chest expansion and clear lungs bilaterally
IV heparin and Cardizem are given. The nurse caring for the patient understands that the primary goal of treatment is what?
A) Decrease SA node conduction
B) Control ventricular rate
C) Improve oxygenation
D) Maintain anticoagulation
B
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