Priority Decision: A patient with an acute MI is having multifocal PVCs and ventricular couplets

First, we need to assess the patientu0027s condition. The patient is alert and has a blood pressure

Question

Priority Decision: A patient with an acute $\mathrm{MI}$ is having multifocal PVCs and ventricular couplets. He is alert and has a BP of $118 / 78 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ with an irregular pulse of $86 \mathrm{bpm}$. What is the priority nursing action at this time? a. Continue to assess the patient. b. Ask the patient to perform Valsalva maneuver. c. Prepare to administer antidysrhythmic drugs per protocol. d. Be prepared to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

   Priority Decision: A patient with an acute $\mathrm{MI}$ is having multifocal PVCs and ventricular couplets. He is alert and has a BP of $118 / 78 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ with an irregular pulse of $86 \mathrm{bpm}$. What is the priority nursing action at this time?
a. Continue to assess the patient.
b. Ask the patient to perform Valsalva maneuver.
c. Prepare to administer antidysrhythmic drugs per protocol.
d. Be prepared to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Study Guide for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems

Sharon L. Lewis RN… 9th Edition

Chapter 36, Problem 18

Instant Answer

Step 1

The patient is alert and has a blood pressure within the normal range. This suggests that the patient is stable at the moment. Show more…

Show all steps

Thanks for your feedback!

Priority Decision: A patient with an acute $\mathrm{MI}$ is having multifocal PVCs and ventricular couplets. He is alert and has a BP of $118 / 78 \mathrm{~mm} \mathrm{Hg}$ with an irregular pulse of $86 \mathrm{bpm}$. What is the priority nursing action at this time? a. Continue to assess the patient. b. Ask the patient to perform Valsalva maneuver. c. Prepare to administer antidysrhythmic drugs per protocol. d. Be prepared to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Play audio

Feedback

Ace is your personal tutor. It breaks down any question with clear steps so you can learn.

Start Using Ace

Continue solving this problem

Create a free account to:

View full step-by-step solution
Ask follow-up questions with Ace AI
Save progress and study later

Please give Ace some feedback