NCLEX - Cardiovascular System Questions
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NCLEX - Cardiovascular System Questions
Q. A code is called for a 70-year-old patient who is unresponsive and pulseless. The cardiac monitor shows organized electrical activity without a palpable pulse. What is the nurse’s next best step?
a
Defibrillate the patient
b
Begin synchronized cardioversion
c
Start CPR and administer epinephrine
d
Check for a pulse again in 5 minutes
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