The nurse is readying a patient for discharge when they report sudden subjective symptoms of feeling like their heart is racing. light-headedness, and a sense of doom. The nurse calls the telemetry department and speaks to a new telemetry technician who is unsure of the presenting rhythm. They describe it as a rate of 182, regular, QRS complex of 0.08, and no visible p wave.Based on the patient’s reporting symptoms and the EKG interpretation the nurse would: Select all that apply, Call the rapid response team, Prepare for rapid defibrillation, Remove a syringe from their pocket and ask the patient to blow into it, Administer apixaban (Eliquis) 5mg PO, initiate high quality chest compressions, Monitor oxygen saturation
[Answered]: The nurse is readying a patient for discharge…
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