Which of the following medications does the nurse anticipate administering to a client preparing for cardioversion?
A) Atropine
B) Lanoxin
C) Vasotec
D) Valium
D
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Prior to cardioversion, cardiac medications are held, and the client is sedated with a medication such as Valium.
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