Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a patient on a telemetry unit who has a regular heart rhythm and rate of 60 beats/min; a P wave precedes each QRS complex, and the PR interval is 0.20 seconds. Additional vital signs are: blood pressure 118/68 mm Hg, respiratory rate 16 breaths/min, and temperature 98.8°F (37°C). All of these medications are available on the medication record. What action will the nurse take?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Continue to monitor.
Rationale:
🟢 The client’s heart rate and rhythm are within normal limits, requiring no medication.
🟢 The PR interval of 0.20 seconds is at the upper end of normal but not pathological.
🟢 Vital signs are stable, indicating no immediate cardiac compromise.
🟢 No symptoms of bradycardia or hypotension are reported.
🟢 Continuing to monitor avoids unnecessary intervention or medication side effects.
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- Domain: Medical-surgical📚
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