A patient in the coronary care unit has the following cardiac rhythm: What action should the nurse take when caring for this patient?
1. Prepare to defibrillate.
2. Monitor for any changes.
3. Notify the healthcare provider.
4. Administer a dose of sublingual nitroglycerin.
Correct Answer: 2
This is a first-degree AV block. There is no action necessary for this dysrhythmia. This is not a life-threatening dysrhythmia. Defibrillation is not necessary. The healthcare provider does not need to be notified. Sublingual nitroglycerin is used for chest pain.
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