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The nurse plans close monitoring for the patient during electrophysiologic testing because this test a. requires the use of dyes that irritate the myocardium. b. causes myocardial ischemia, resulting in dyshythmias. c. involves the use of anticoagulants to prevent thrombus and embolism. d. induces dysrhythmias that may require cardioversion or defibrillation to correct.

   The nurse plans close monitoring for the patient during electrophysiologic testing because this test
a. requires the use of dyes that irritate the myocardium.
b. causes myocardial ischemia, resulting in dyshythmias.
c. involves the use of anticoagulants to prevent thrombus and embolism.
d. induces dysrhythmias that may require cardioversion or defibrillation to correct.

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

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

Sharon L. Lewis RN… 9th Edition

Chapter 36, Problem 8

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It involves the insertion of catheters into the heart to measure electrical signals and identify any abnormalities. a. The use of dyes that irritate the myocardium is not a characteristic of electrophysiologic testing. This option can be eliminated. b. Show more…

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The nurse plans close monitoring for the patient during electrophysiologic testing because this test a. requires the use of dyes that irritate the myocardium. b. causes myocardial ischemia, resulting in dyshythmias. c. involves the use of anticoagulants to prevent thrombus and embolism. d. induces dysrhythmias that may require cardioversion or defibrillation to correct.

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